Cambridge CEM Blog

Read the latest articles on education and assessment written by teachers, school leaders and assessment experts.

Children taught well in reception ‘likely to earn more than peers’ in future

It has long been accepted that children’s early experiences can have the biggest impact on their...

Turning insight into action

A conversation with Jonathan Allday

Jonathan Allday has worked as a teacher, head of department,...

We’ve been shortlisted for a Bett award!

We’re delighted to share that we’ve been named as finalists at the 2023 Bett Awards for our new...

How much progress do children make in literacy in the first year of school?

Early Years teachers help lay the foundation for education and discovery.

They play a pivotal role...

Getting a clear picture of student wellbeing

More than ever, schools are looking at ways to discuss, promote and improve student wellbeing.

But...

Turning data into insight

By Tony Emmerson, Senior Deputy Head, The English College in Prague

That the use of data in schools...

The right tools to evaluate, explore, teach and promote student wellbeing

The links between wellbeing and student achievement, relationships, behaviour and satisfaction are...

Why is numeracy in the early years so important?

We know that a good start in the early years matters.

Each year a child spends in an early years...

Supporting wellbeing in school: enabling young people to fulfil their potential

By Dr Ros McLellan, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge

Here at...

What affects students’ wellbeing in school? From parents to personality to progress

By Dr Irenka Suto, Assistant Director of Assessment

The pandemic has increased global awareness of...