Computer-Based Assessments, what are they?
Louise Bailey, Research Manager at NFER, explores the benefits and challenges of computer-based assessment.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Using ebooks to support reading for pleasure in 2023 – A survey of primary school teachers report that we’ve worked on in association with the National Literacy Trust.
As you prepare for the year ahead, we’re here to highlight some of our key resources to help you and your learners settle back into school this Autumn.
Access your free 'Autumn term at a glance' guide.
The Pearson School Report provides an in-depth, independent look at the education system, from the people who work at its core – and is the latest step in our mission to collaborate, listen and learn from each other to drive forward positive change.
Personal and unfiltered, our Diversity Defined series shines a light on the perspectives of educators and experts from across the sector, exploring what diversity in education means and how it can be realised.
The series covers a range of topics including Disability, Identity, Varying Needs, Equity, Representation, Stereotypes, Inclusion, Teaching, and Youth. Each piece provides valuable insights and actionable steps to support diversity and inclusivity in education.
We're passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential through learning. That's why we deliver high-quality tuition from qualified teachers to thousands of schools across the country. Our tutoring can help meet schools' intervention needs and enable pupils to make real progress with their learning.
Our work with schools across the globe has led to us becoming a BETT Awards 2023 finalist for:
Transformational Impact – with our onscreen assessment pilot and Collaboration with a School – for our new Mocks Moderation Service with Greenshaw Learning Trust.
Louise Bailey, Research Manager at NFER, explores the benefits and challenges of computer-based assessment.
In November 2022, the Independent Commission on Assessment in Primary Education released the findings of their final report Assessment for Children’s Learning: A new future for primary education.
When considering pupil progress and assessment, liaising with parents (and carers / guardians) proactively and positively is crucial, whether that be through test results, reports, parents’ evenings or a little update at the classroom door, but is there a model of best practice that all educators can draw upon?
Policy Watch is a regular policy briefing and updating service that keeps you up to date with the latest developments in the world of education. It's presented in a simple, accessible format with weekly updates, monthly summaries and associated papers and presentations.