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

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Quick strategies to identify, support and develop readers in the classroom

Do you remember the process you went through to learn to read? For many of us, it is something long forgotten, a journey we were led through and generally adapted to with ease. For others, it may have been a struggle. Reading may still be a struggle.

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Quick strategies to identify, support and develop spelling skills in the Primary classroom

The rich history of the English language makes it a vibrant, colourful language to learn, full of interesting etymology, but it also means it is full...

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Assess for Success Workshop in Shanghai

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Insight in China

Redefining success and planning for a digital future, find out what we learned when we visited international schools on our recent trip to China.

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Cambridge Primary Insight’s teaching and learning guidance has been shortlisted for a Bett Award

Teaching and learning guidance, part of Cambridge Primary Insight baseline assessment, has been shortlisted for a 2026 Bett Award in the category of...

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School girls at desk

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Secondary intervention ideas for maths and vocabulary – quick guides for teachers

Behind every confident learner is a teacher with the right tools. But supporting students — especially in core areas like maths and vocabulary — can...

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Teacher with SEN Students

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How our assessments can help identify if your students have additional or special needs

Every classroom has students who need extra support — but what about the learners whose challenges aren’t obvious?

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Data-driven, teacher-led: how teaching and learning guidance can empower primary teachers to unlock potential

Think back to the moment you woke up this morning. Before you even got out of bed, you likely encountered some data—maybe your sleep app stats,...

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Introducing a new name: from CEM to Cambridge Insight

After more than 40 years as the Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM), we are delighted to introduce Cambridge Insight - a new name for our broad...

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Supporting student development across subjects with baseline assessments

Effective teaching strategies involve understanding the whole student, and baseline assessments play a crucial role in making this possible. Teachers...

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A complete and effective assessment cycle

Assessments are a vital part of school life. There are many different types of assessments, they happen at different points in a school year and for...

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