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

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What affects educational achievement? - Quick Guide for Teachers

The Quick Guides for Teachers collection have been curated by the research and development team at Cambridge Insight to share insight on how baseline assessments support a positive learning environment in the classroom. So what really matters for...

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Quick Guide for Teachers: An introduction to baseline tests

Understanding student potential and then providing the opportunities for them to fulfil that potential and succeed is the goal of every teacher in...

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Quality check: are your assessments giving you the best data?

Schools need to be able to trust that the assessment data they have is reliable and robust. But how can you tell? In this blog post we will look at...

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How resilient is your school when it comes to measuring student progress?

According to a report published by the Department for Education in February, KS2 prior attainment data will not be used to calculate Progress 8 for...

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Early years education is key to future success in life

‘The first year of school is unique’ The importance of the early years in a child’s life cannot be overstated. As teachers we play our part as we...

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Measure potential with Cambridge Primary Insight

In the ever-evolving educational landscape, it is crucial for teachers and school leaders to have access to reliable and efficient tools that support...

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Cambridge Wellbeing Check wins Teach Secondary award

The Cambridge Wellbeing Check, Cambridge Insight’s assessment that provides unprecedented insight into how students feel and where they need support,...

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Celebrating 40 years of assessment excellence

Karen Barker, Deputy Head at Finborough School, shares her experiences of using Cambridge CEM assessments and the impact they have had on her...

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Transforming education: 40 years of assessments at Cambridge CEM

Over the past four decades, technology has played a crucial role in shaping the development of adaptive baseline assessments at Cambridge CEM. I’m...

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Giving your Year 7 students a strong start

The transition from Year 6 to Year 7 is a significant milestone for students and their parents. It highlights the process of growth, discovery and...

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