Cambridge CEM Blog

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

Quality check: are your assessments giving you the best data?

Schools need to be able to trust that the assessment data they have is reliable and robust. But how can you tell? In this blog post we will look at standardisation, how to spot good quality data and how to make the most of your school’s assessment data.

How resilient is your school when it comes to measuring student progress?

According to a report published by the Department for Education in February, KS2 prior attainment...

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...

Measure potential with Cambridge Primary Insight

In the ever-evolving educational landscape, it is crucial for teachers and school leaders to have...

Cambridge Wellbeing Check wins Teach Secondary award

The Cambridge Wellbeing Check, Cambridge CEM’s assessment that provides unprecedented insight into...

Celebrating 40 years of assessment excellence

Karen Barker, Deputy Head at Finborough School, shares her experiences of using Cambridge CEM...

Transforming education: 40 years of assessments at Cambridge CEM

Over the past four decades, technology has played a crucial role in shaping the development of...

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...

We’ve been shortlisted for a Teach Secondary award!

We’re delighted to share that we’ve been shortlisted for the Teach Secondary Awards 2023 for our...

Examining achievement levels in multi-academy trusts

By Lucy Baker and Suzanne Tipping, Assessment Advisors, Cambridge CEM

Multi-academy trusts (MATs)...