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  • What is a disadvantaged pupil?

    ‘Disadvantaged’ is a commonly term in education but what does it mean? This post explores the various ways in which disadvantaged pupils are defined and the confusion this causes. Read article…

  • Data ju-jitsu: contextual attainment vs progress measures. Fight!

    Progress measures break assessment, and the reception baseline is time-consuming and unpopular. Could the new contextualised approach to analysis of attainment at EYFS replace progress and provide a solution to issues in the accountability system? Read article…

  • Defending Against Digital Threats: A Quick Guide

    October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the latest UK data highlights why schools need to stay alert. We look at a few simple practices schools can embed to significantly reduce their exposure. Read article…

  • The Ethos of EdTech

    Providers of EdTech have a social responsibility to make intuitive, well-supported products that save schools money, reduce teacher workload, and ultimately improve outcomes for children, whether directly or indirectly. Teachers go above and beyond every day, and so should we. Read article…

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Events

  • DISCO Northwest – Wigan

    DISCO Northwest – Wigan

    Date:
    November 14, 2025
    Start:
    8:30 am
    Ends:
    3:00 pm
    Location:
    The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan, WN5 0UH

    Join us in Wigan for our second DISCO of the 2025-26 academic year exploring the current state of data in schools. Hosted by James Pembroke, Richard Selfridge and Josh Perry, with guest speakers.

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  • DISCO Birmingham

    DISCO Birmingham

    Date:
    November 21, 2025
    Start:
    8:30 am
    Ends:
    3:00 pm
    Location:
    Midlands Arts Centre Cannon Hill Park Birmingham B12 9QH

    Our third and final Data in Schools Conference of 2025-26 is in Birmingham. Hosted by James Pembroke, Richard Selfridge and Josh Perry, with speakers to be announced soon.

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