Assessment: Joining the Dots GL Assessment

In our latest episode we discuss the myths and assumptions on reading in schools. Our special guests are Richard Slade, Executive Headteacher, and Alicia Whytock, Head of School at Plumcroft Primary School in London.Our regular Data Spotlight feature explains myON, a cross-curricular teaching and learning tool from Renaissance which helps students acquire the essential skills to become fluent readers.We also hear from Louise Quinn, Director of Research School at North East Learning Trust, who...

In our latest episode we join the dots on the link between speech, language and communication needs, and wellbeing. For our discussion we’re joined by Katy Mullin, a Speech and Language Therapist at Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, and Nicky Martin, a Senior Inclusion Consultant at North Star Inclusion Advisory Team, Walsall.Our regular Data Spotlight feature focusses on WellComm, our speech and language toolkit. Also, sharing their "lightbulb moments" from their use of assessments this episode ...

In our latest episode we're joining the dots on the development of standardised tests - providing an insight into the complexities of the process, why it might take longer than you think, and how important it is that schools take part in our trials. Our Head of Research, Bernadetta Brzyska, discusses this and more with our Assessment Project Manager, Thomas Hooley.In our Data Spotlight feature we explain Standard Age Scores (SAS) - one of the most frequently used measures in our assessments. ...

In our latest episode we're joining the dots on the Whole Pupil View - a model that explains how data triangulation is key in helping educators fully understand their learners. We discuss this and more with our special guest Laura Stansfield, Primary Group Curriculum Assessment Coordinator at the Braeburn Group of International Schools.Our regular Data Spotlight feature shines a light on the power of data triangulation. We also hear from John Law, Assistant Headteacher at Kingsdown School in ...

In our first episode of 2024 we're joining the dots on all things SEND with our special guest Gary Aubin, SEND Consultant at Whole Education. Gary has worked in settings across the UK and internationally for many years promoting the successful inclusion of learners with SEND in mainstream schools.In our regular Data Spotlight feature, we explain the role of assessment in supporting SEND learners. Also, Beccie Hawes, CEO of Cadmus Inclusive, shares their "lightbulb moment" when assessing a lea...

In our final podcast of 2023 we're joining the dots on the past year in education, plus what's in store for 2024, with our special guest Laura McInerney - education journalist, public speaker, and co-founder of Teacher Tapp (a daily survey app used by over 10,000 teachers).Claire McDougall, Head of Curriculum at Wellingborough Preparatory School, shares her transformative "lightbulb moment" using Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) data to support a young pupil struggling with English a...