The importance of reliable data at the point of entry
Find out how The Federation of Holy Trinity CE Schools use CAT4 to gain a curriculum-independent baseline for pupils.
Blogs
Read articles by authors ranging from teaching staff and senior leaders to educational advisers. Always topical, our blog posts have a strong ‘how to’ focus, feature pupil stories and examples, and regularly cover issues at the top of school agendas.
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Making lesson time more effective with the PT Series
Assistant Headteacher, Dan Ainscow, shares how the PT Series has shaped teaching and learning at Crosshall Junior School.
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Using PASS to identify ‘hidden’ barriers to pupil progress
Aileen Simpson, Assistant Principal at St. Edward's Church of England Academy, highlights how PASS can help identify and support children who are struggling.
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Misbehaviour or misidentification?
Explore how WellComm can identify communication difficulties for pupils, allowing for life changing intervention to improve learning and relationships.
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How CAT4 data can be used to stretch and challenge higher attaining students
Senior Teacher, Ian Hardiman, shares how Ashlawn School use CAT4 to adapt teaching and learning to ensure higher attainers are challenged.
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Using CDS to set targets, raise attainment and evidence progress
Find out how Gabalfa Primary School have used CDS to create a whole pupil view, ensuring that individuals meet their potential.
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Closing the reading gender gap with NGRT
Find out how NGRT helped Penkridge Middle School to identify a gender gap in reading abilities, and the provisions that are now in place.
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Using the Progress Test Series to aid transition within a three-tier system
Tom Hutchinson, Principal at St Edwards Church of England Academy, discusses their use of the PT Series to compare pupil performance with the national average.
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Access arrangements for learners with dyslexia taking GCSE and A Level exams
Discover the importance of determining which access arrangements fit the unique profile of the individual learner, as Lia Castiglione explains.
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Access arrangements for primary schools
Donna Pierpoint, Vice Principal of St Peter's Catholic Academy, offers advice on how to apply for access arrangements to help pupils achieve their potential.
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Implementing a new assessment system across a whole school
Karen Wyborn, Director of Studies at The Hawthorns School, explains how they used CDS to shape their new assessment system.
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Creating effective happy learners
Jill Wilson, Headteacher of The Gleddings Preparatory School, discusses their use of standardised assessments to ensure memorable and accessible lessons.