Evidence-based Practice

2013a). The following is an extract from the related briefing note published by the Department for Education’s press office (Goldacre, 2013b). Could it be that whatever else might be thought of Michael Gove’s time as Minister for Education that his period in office might usher in a golden period of evidence-based practice? Education Secretary Michael Gove asked Dr Goldacre to examine the role of evidence in the education sector. In a paper to be presented at Bethnal Green Academy, Dr Goldacre will say today that research into “which approaches work best ” should be embedded as seamlessly as possible into everyday activity in education. High-quality research into what works best can improve outcomes, benefitting pupils and increasing teachers