Pearson Schools Blog
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Drake Primary Diversity Council and their ongoing work to make their school more equitable
By Michele Cartoni, Sathursana Vijendiran, Annabelle Brown and Elenna Benton
In the last four years, Drake School, in the small but ever-growing town of Thetford, Norfolk, has made the transition from an infant school to a two-form-entry primary, under a new Headteacher with a passionate vision for the school.
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Shining a light on disability history – a detailed look at one teacher’s journey to a more inclusive curriculum
By Kate Wilson, Senior Director of Humanities at Outwood Grange Academies Trust.
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Embracing Inspirations and Identities
We asked Pearson colleagues and teachers to discuss their most influential diverse role models. Whether close to home, or looming large in history, the answers they gave were a continued celebration of diversity and shared experiences, revealing the importance and impact of actions, words, and connection.
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Maths Flex and low-stakes assessment
When it comes to low-stakes assessment, the consensus is that it is assessment which is not pass or fail, does not cause added stress or anxiety for pupils (Bain, 2004) (children can make mistakes without a penalty) and aims to get children to retrieve information. This blog looks at how Maths Flex can be used for low-stakes assessment.
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Abacus and low-stakes assessment
When it comes to low-stakes assessment, the consensus is that it is assessment which is not pass or fail, does not cause added stress or anxiety for pupils (Bain, 2004) (children can make mistakes without a penalty) and aims to get children to retrieve information. This blog looks at how Abacus can be used for low-stakes assessment.
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