Learn About the
TWiTCH Trial in 90 Seconds

See a brief introduction to TWiTCH on YouTube by clicking the button below

Teacher reading a TWiTCH story.

About
TWiTCH

TWiTCH is designed to support early years practitioners to use story time more effectively to develop the language skills of children aged 3-4.

Teacher sharing a book in TWiTCH week 1.

The TWiTCH
Eficacy Trial

We are looking for early years settings to take part in the next stage of our research, starting in the autumn term 2026. Sheffield Hallam University is partnering with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and Durham University to further evaluate the TWiTCH programme

We are inviting early years settings to take part in the EEF TWiTCH Efficacy Trial, which begins in September  2026. Your involvement will help us to continue to understand how the programme works in real world practice.

Watch our TWiTCH (EEF) Efficacy Trial Explained – A Guide for Practitioners and Settings film, to find out more about what taking part involves.

Access our handy guide for more detailed information on what is involved in the TWiTCH efficacy trial.  

Review our helpful detailed programme timelines to understand the different stages of the TWiTCH Efficacy Trial.

Check your setting’s eligibility and express your interest in taking part in the TWiTCH efficacy trial using this form.

Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.

Access any documents relevant to your involvement in the project.

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