Navigator Insight are working in partnership with Oxford MeasurEd and the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), on an upcoming national research project that may be of interest to first/primary schools.
They are currently recruiting schools for the Teacher Choices: Explicit vs Metacognitive Writing Instruction trial, running during the 2026–27 academic year. The project explores how different approaches to teaching sentence combining in Year 3 and Year 4 influence pupils’ writing outcomes.
More information can be found here: https://www.navigator-insight.co.uk/teacher-choices
What participation involves:
- One Year 3 and Year 4 class taking part in a short baseline writing task in November 2026 and an endline writing task in summer 2027 (to be administered by the class teacher).
- A teacher completing a brief fortnightly 2‑minute delivery log during the teaching period.
- Optional attendance at an information webinar.
- Sharing pupil information securely through our digital portal as part of onboarding.
What schools receive:
- A £200 participation payment upon completion of evaluation activities.
- Access to a clear, user‑friendly guidance document on teaching sentence combining.
- The opportunity to contribute to national evidence on effective writing instruction.
- Entry into prize draws for schools completing delivery logs (2 × £100 vouchers per timepoint).
Next steps for schools:
- Schools can express interest via the short form here: Expression of Interest Form
- They are also welcome to join an optional webinar to hear more and ask questions: Webinar sign‑up
If you would like any further information please contact Katie Morris, Head of Education Assessments, D: 01904 732225, M: 07500 124231, E: Katie.Morris@Navigator-Insight.co.uk
