Tes: Teachers ‘at a loss’ with struggling readers
‘Digital distractions’ a major reason why a third of pupils in each class need extra support with reading, according to our teacher survey with Renaissance.
Press articles
We’re regularly featured in the education media. From interviews with us as part of a topical article, to opinion pieces by our colleagues and reviews of our assessments, you’ll find them all here.
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Tes: Big increase in reluctant readers, say secondary teachers
7 in 10 secondary school teachers in England think there has been an increase in “reluctant readers” over the past 3 years, GL Assessment’s new study finds.
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Independent: One in three teachers say boys consider being asked to read as a ‘punishment’
Majority of secondary school teachers report an increase in ‘reluctant readers’ in the past three years, a poll from GL Assessment has found.
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Tes: Lockdown pupils not ready for secondary school, warn teachers
Pupils who spent their final years of primary school in lockdown will find the step up to secondary school "extraordinarily challenging".
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Independent: Teachers fear Year 6 are emotionally unprepared for secondary school
Teachers say pupils will need more support with behaviour, basic literacy and numeracy skills because of the pandemic.
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Independent Education Today – Assessment in the time of Covid
How did independent schools use assessments during the lockdowns, and what lessons will they be taking into the new school year?
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Independent Education Today – What can the latest data tell us about students’ attitudes to school and learning in the independent sector?
Our Director of Education gives an insight into children’s wellbeing as schools emerge from lockdown.
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Headteacher Update – Reading and literacy skills: Research offers reassuring picture of pandemic’s impact
We must not “overdo the doom” when talking about the impact of the pandemic on children’s reading ability and literacy, researchers have urged.
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nasen Connect – Assessing and supporting speech, language and communication needs
Alex Grady from nasen talks about SLCN needs and how WellComm Primary can support schools in meeting them.
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Independent Schools Magazine – Detecting wellbeing issues among fragile learners and others
Lengthy school closures will have had an effect on every child’s wellbeing, says our Director of Education, Crispin Chatterton.
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Tes – CAT4 data: A quick guide to everything you need to know
New to middle leadership in an international context? Understanding CAT4 data could be critical for your new role.
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Tes – Don’t assume you know how pupils fared during lockdown
Assumptions about who has struggled and who has thrived during lockdown are unhelpful, says our Director of Education, Crispin Chatterton.