Cambridge CEM Blog

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

Investigating student achievement at Key Stage 4

Andrew Lyth has been working at Cambridge CEM since 1999 as a Research Associate. Andrew previously...

Working with schools in Southeast Asia to understand what contributes to success in education

In February and March 2023, CEM’s Dr Irenka Suto, Assistant Director of Assessment & Research, and...

Why we measure what matters

Kate Bailey, Managing Director at Cambridge CEM shares the story behind the latest assessment...

4 steps to data-based decision making for school improvement

Sue Holt has extensive experience in international education, holding various posts over 30 years...

Children taught well in reception ‘likely to earn more than peers’ in future

It has long been accepted that children’s early experiences can have the biggest impact on their...

Turning insight into action

A conversation with Jonathan Allday

Jonathan Allday has worked as a teacher, head of department,...

We’ve been shortlisted for a Bett award!

We’re delighted to share that we’ve been named as finalists at the 2023 Bett Awards for our new...

How much progress do children make in literacy in the first year of school?

Early Years teachers help lay the foundation for education and discovery.

They play a pivotal role...

Getting a clear picture of student wellbeing

More than ever, schools are looking at ways to discuss, promote and improve student wellbeing.

But...

Turning data into insight

By Tony Emmerson, Senior Deputy Head, The English College in Prague

That the use of data in schools...