Sense and Accountability
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has published a report today calling for...
Assessment and accountability
How many webpages, teacher forums and parent chat rooms abound with acerbic, defensive and...
Navigating Evidence
In recent months there has been a real surge of interest in the ways that evidence and research can...
Let’s give teachers the information they need to improve children’s academic outcomes
Since the early 1990s CEM has offered a baseline assessment for primary schools.
We know it is...
Pupils taught well in Reception Class do better in their GCSEs
By Professor Christine Merrell
New research from academics at CEM and Durham University shows that...
How can evidence help schools spend money wisely?
By Kate Bailey, Director of Policy, CEM
The Queen’s speech after this year’s general election...
Teachers need greater support in order to understand and maximise the value of assessment in their classrooms
A new report, Testing the Water: How assessment can underpin, not undermine, great teaching,...
7 questions you need to ask about assessment
To a busy teacher, producing good assessments can be a time consuming and daunting prospect.
When...
Working together to get the best from technology in schools
By Robert Cooper, IT Manager
If you work in a school, you’ll probably be just about into the rhythm...
Practical science in schools
By Kirsty Younger
The Practical Work in Science study is nearing the end of its final year of data...