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

Effective teaching

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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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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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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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Turning insight into action

A conversation with Jonathan Allday Jonathan Allday has worked as a teacher, head of department, head of faculty and senior leader in day and...

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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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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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Turning data into insight

By Tony Emmerson, Senior Deputy Head, The English College in Prague That the use of data in schools is still a matter for debate puzzles me. How can...

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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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Happy School Student

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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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