Informed by the evidence

Bridging research and classroom practice

London South Research School helps schools make thoughtful decisions based on evidence.

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Evidence-based professional learning

We offer training grounded in EEF guidance covering areas such as curriculum development, professional development, early literacy, behaviour and SEND.

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Working with schools to build and test practice

We design and deliver collaborative research projects that address key regional priorities and share practical learning back into schools.

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Resources to support practice

Our Research School shares a range of publications designed to help schools translate evidence into practice.

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Leading the conversation

A regional hub for evidence and improvement

The Charter Trust is home to London South Research School, one of only 33 accredited Research Schools in England, recognised by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) for championing evidence-informed practice.

The Research School supports schools in South London and beyond to explore, interpret and apply research in practical, school-facing ways.

600+

Teachers & Leaders working with our Research School

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Evidence-led Projects being led by the Research School

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Research-informed resources ready to implement in your schools

Alongside collaborative research projects, we have developed practical resources that schools can draw on and adapt for their own context. These are grounded in evidence and designed to be used flexibly, without the need for long-term commitment.

Deepening Reading: Developing Disciplinary Literacy

Building better writing one sentence at a time

Fluency Focus

Looking at reading through the lens of fluency

Early Emotions

Early Emotions is an EYFS programme that helps children recognise and regulate their emotions.

Supported Sentences

Supported Sentences is a KS2 writing programme that helps students craft impactful sentences and paragraphs.

Published guides and summaries

Resources to support evidence led practice

Our Research School shares a range of publications designed to help schools translate evidence into practice.

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Stronger together

Here's three ways we can work together

Evidence led resources

Access practical resources developed through Research School work and apply them in ways that suit your school.

Learn, connect and collaborate

Opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate with others.

Explore the Evidence

Keep up to date with the latest research, evidence and guides from the Research School

Meet the team

David Windle

Director of London South Research School at Charles Dickens

Victoria Begley

Deputy director, London South Research School