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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 in children's development in their first year of...
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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 setting is a time of rapid learning and development....
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What makes a good early years assessment?
By Dr Pat Preedy In the 1990s, I was invited to be part of the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM), the team that developed the Performance...
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Guide to assessment in the first term
The beginning of a school year is always the busiest. There’s so much to consider and do and plan and prepare for that it can feel overwhelming....
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Five basics of baseline assessment
Assessment is the bridge between teaching and learning. When done well, assessment can drive improvement, shape behaviours and maximise student...