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5 quick tips for improving primary student outcomes
Lucy Baker, a Cambridge Insight assessment advisor and former primary school teacher, hosted a webinar where she shared her expertise and insights on...
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Striking a balance between student potential and teacher expectations
As a classroom teacher I had many conversations about flight paths and the validity of GCSE target grades. The data we were presented with at times...
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4 steps to data-based decision making for school improvement
Sue Holt has extensive experience in international education, holding various posts over 30 years including Deputy Head (Curriculum), Head of...
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Getting a clear picture of student wellbeing
More than ever, schools are looking at ways to discuss, promote and improve student wellbeing. But what is wellbeing in an educational setting? Which...
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The right tools to evaluate, explore, teach & promote student wellbeing
The links between wellbeing and student achievement, relationships, behaviour and satisfaction are becoming increasingly clear in schools. Here,...
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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 Cambridge Insight, we’re proud to be collaborating...
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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 wellbeing, and of the need for both teachers and...
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Predictions, aspirations, expectations and outcomes
Have schools got the ‘perfect’ system where every student achieves the grade they want? Unlikely. There are a number of factors that can get in the...
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Wellbeing in schools - Creating a culture of care
By Dr Irenka Suto, Assistant Director of Assessment Understanding wellbeing within a ‘whole child’ approach Understanding, predicting and...
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Reassessing your school assessment model
By Nicki Devon, Deputy Head Academic, Eltham College Junior School, UK Every Assessment Lead wants a great assessment model for their school, but how...