Assessment: Joining the Dots

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Welcome to 'Assessment: Joining the Dots' - the podcast from GL Assessment (known as GL Education internationally), a Renaissance company. Each month we’ll bring you a new episode featuring guests from across the world of education, jargon-busting explainers on key assessment terms, and conversations with schools like yours across the globe.

Find out more and access bonus content at: http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/podcast

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Turning the page - tackling the myths and assumptions on reading in schools

May 14 2024 26 mins

In our latest episode we discuss the myths and assumptions on reading in schools. Our special guests are Richard Slade, Executive Headteacher, and Alicia Whytock, Head of School at Plumcroft Primary School in London.Our regular Data Spotlight feature explains myON, a cross-curricular teaching and learning tool from Renaissance which helps students acquire the essential skills to be

The link between SLCN and the wellbeing of learners

Apr 12 2024 25 mins

In our latest episode we join the dots on the link between speech, language and communication needs, and wellbeing. For our discussion we’re joined by Katy Mullin, a Speech and Language Therapist at Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, and Nicky Martin, a Senior Inclusion Consultant at North Star Inclusion Advisory Team, Walsall.Our regular Data Spotlight feature focusses on WellComm, o

Assessment formation - the process of developing standardised tests

Mar 12 2024 23 mins

In our latest episode we're joining the dots on the development of standardised tests - providing an insight into the complexities of the process, why it might take longer than you think, and how important it is that schools take part in our trials. Our Head of Research, Bernadetta Brzyska, discusses this and more with our Assessment Project Manager, Thomas Hooley.In our Data Spotl

The Whole Pupil View - fully understanding your learners through data triangulation

Feb 12 2024 26 mins

In our latest episode we're joining the dots on the Whole Pupil View - a model that explains how data triangulation is key in helping educators fully understand their learners. We discuss this and more with our special guest Laura Stansfield, Primary Group Curriculum Assessment Coordinator at the Braeburn Group of International Schools.Our regular Data Spotlight feature shines a li

Assessment for identification - supporting your SEND learners

Jan 11 2024 23 mins

In our first episode of 2024 we're joining the dots on all things SEND with our special guest Gary Aubin, SEND Consultant at Whole Education. Gary has worked in settings across the UK and internationally for many years promoting the successful inclusion of learners with SEND in mainstream schools.In our regular Data Spotlight feature, we explain the role of assessment in supporting

Reflections on education - navigating 2023 and anticipating 2024

Dec 11 2023 23 mins

In our final podcast of 2023 we're joining the dots on the past year in education, plus what's in store for 2024, with our special guest Laura McInerney - education journalist, public speaker, and co-founder of Teacher Tapp (a daily survey app used by over 10,000 teachers).Claire McDougall, Head of Curriculum at Wellingborough Preparatory School, shares her transformative "lightbul

Putting wellbeing first - understanding the mindset of learners

Nov 10 2023 25 mins

In the latest episode of our podcast we're joining the dots on wellbeing and inclusion with our special guest Matthew Savage, a highly experienced Assessment, Wellbeing and DEIJB Consultant with a long and varied career in school leadership both in the UK and internationally.Our Data Spotlight focuses on understanding the mindset of learners using the Pupil Attitudes to Self and Sc

Understanding reading needs - top tips for supporting all learners

Oct 06 2023 25 mins

In the second episode of our new podcast we're joining the dots on reading with our special guest Beth Morrish, Director of Secondary Literacy at Meridian Trust.We explain the importance of understanding Reading Ages using the New Group Reading Test. Also, Louise Steer-Jones from Sawtry Village Academy shares her "lightbulb moment" from using assessments to support the literacy jou

Assessment at transition - top tips for the Autumn Term

Sep 07 2023 28 mins

In the first episode of our brand new podcast we're joining the dots on assessment at transition with our special guest Vicky Merrick, an Education Consultant with extensive experience in Trust and school level strategy and impact.We explain the importance of understanding cognitive abilities using standardised assessments such as CAT4. In addition, Samantha Krbacevic from Repton P