Recall – Working memory assessment

Spot barriers to learning in as little as 20 minutes, before pupils fall behind

Recall, our screening test for working memory and processing speed difficulties, reveals the hidden reason why some pupils struggle to follow instructions, lose their place in tasks, or seem distracted.

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Are working memory difficulties holding your pupils back?

Pupils with working memory difficulties often:

• Forget multi-step instructions
• Make careless errors despite effort
• Lose their place in reading, writing and maths
• Appear inattentive but aren’t misbehaving
• Stay reserved in group activities.

The challenge? Their struggles often go undiagnosed, leading to frustration, falling behind, and loss of confidence.

The solution? Early identification along with targeted support can really help pupils with working memory challenges make measurable progress.

Why teachers and SENCOs use Recall

1. Screen individuals or entire year groups

Recall offers a flexible working memory assessment for single pupils or whole cohorts. There’s no need for a specialist assessor and pupils aged 7-16 complete adaptive tests independently in a little as 20 minutes.

Perfect for:

• Individual SEND assessments
• Whole-class screening
• Year group cohort analysis
• Whole-school baseline data

2. Instant colour coded reports that drive action

Know immediately who needs support with traffic-light reporting:

• Blue (85+) = average range
• Red (<85) = needs support

While the ready-to-use teaching strategies included in your report mean that you can start implementing support straight away.

3. Track what works and prove impact

Retesting helps show measurable impact over time. Recall can be used to support:

• Early identification
• SEND reviews
• EHCP applications
• Exam access applications
• Intervention planning & impact
• Parent/Carer consultations
• Ofsted evidence

What’s tested?

Recall is made up of these sub-tests

• Word Recall – Phonological loop
• Pattern Recall – Visuo-spatial sketchpad
• Counting Recall – Central executive function

Plus, composite scores for: overall working memory, processing speed, and memory span.

Everything you need in one comprehensive report

Recall can be used to assess an individual pupil or across a cohort, year group or whole schools.

• Individual Reports
  Scores, charts, intervention guidance

• Group/Cohort Reports
  Track year groups and identify patterns across entire cohorts

Reports include:

• Standard Age Scores (SAS) with confidence bands
• Centile rankings
• Age equivalents (5 years 0 months – 16 years 11 months)
• Evidence-based teaching strategies