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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...
Reception
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What do four-year-olds know?
By Mark Frazer, Teaching and Learning Lead, Cambridge Children starting Reception class in schools in England are at the beginning of their ‘full...
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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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Let’s give teachers the information they need to improve children’s academic outcomes
Since the early 1990s, Cambridge Insight (formerly CEM) has offered a baseline assessment for primary schools. We know it is vital that teachers have...
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Pupils taught well in Reception Class do better in their GCSEs
By Professor Christine Merrell Cambridge Insight was formerly known as the Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM). Research from academics at CEM...
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Using Cambridge Insight Base to support teachers
At last, September has arrived and the start of a new school year. As the Early Years Lead across 23 schools with Early Years settings, I’m excited...