Episode 16: Putting literacy and assessment at the heart of student transition
We're joined by Tallyia Charalambous of Laidlaw Schools Trust and Graham Findlay of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust to discuss student transition.
Podcasts
Welcome to our podcast, ‘Education: Joining the Dots’ – each episode features guests from across the world of education, jargon-busting explainers on key assessment terms and conversations with schools like yours across the globe.
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Episode 15: Lost for Words – how children struggle to participate when they can’t articulate
We discuss the growing speech and language challenges among UK primary and secondary school children with Rachael Symons of Cabot Learning Federation.
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Episode 14: Intentional SEND Leadership – a UK and international perspective
We discuss inclusion and leadership with David Bartram OBE, Director of Prescient Education, and Berna Bouwer, Corporate Head of Inclusion at GEMS Education.
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Episode 13: The value of standardised assessments – top tips on how to utilise school data
We join the dots on the value of standardised assessments with our special guest Becky St. John, a school assessment and performance data specialist.
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Episode 12: Mastering maths assessment – getting the right support to the right students
We focus on the key topic of mathematics in schools and explain the New Group Maths Test with Andy Small, our Assessment Specialist for Numeracy & Mathematics.
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Episode 11: Teacher wellbeing – a headteacher and ECT perspective
We discuss the important topic of school wellbeing with Kathryn Wilson of Randwick CofE Primary School and Jordan Connell of Hampton Gardens Secondary School.
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Episode 10: The removal of KS1 SATs – building a fair picture of attainment
We discuss the key topic of attainment and the end of mandatory Key Stage 1 SATs with our special guest Jonathan Bishop, CEO of Cornerstone Academy Trust.
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Episode 9: Turning the page – tackling the myths and assumptions on reading in schools
We speak to Richard Slade, Executive Headteacher, and Alicia Whytock, Head of School at Plumcroft Primary School about the myths and assumptions on reading.
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Episode 8: The link between SLCN and the wellbeing of learners
We speak to Katy Mullin from Dartmoor MAT and Nicky Martin from North Star Inclusion Advisory Team - joining the dots on the link between wellbeing and SLCN.
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Episode 7: Assessment formation – the process of developing standardised tests
Our Head of Research, Bernadetta Brzyska, and Assessment Project Manager, Thomas Hooley explain the development of standardised tests and importance of trials.
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Episode 6: The Whole Pupil View – fully understanding your learners through data triangulation
We speak to Laura Stansfield, Braeburn Group of International Schools, about how data triangulation is key in helping educators fully understand their learners.
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Episode 5: Assessment for identification – supporting your SEND learners
We speak to Gary Aubin, SEND Consultant at Whole Education, about the role of assessment for identification in supporting learners with SEND.