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  • Assessment in Reception: an age-related challenge

    In nearly all cases, when we use the phrase ‘age-related expectations’ we actually mean curriculum expectations. The teacher’s assessment reflects the pupil’s security in the curriculum at that point in time, taking into account what has been taught and understood so far; the only link to the child’s age is the year group they are […] Read article…

  • Reading between the lines – PSC v KS2 Reading

    As with the Multiplication Screening Check and KS2 Maths, here at Insight Inform we are often asked whether there is a connection between the raw scores recorded in the Phonics Screening Check (PSC) and scaled scores recorded five years later in the key stage 2 Reading SATs. One regular question is whether the PSC has […] Read article…

  • Assessing children in Reception

    We look at what you have to do when assessing in Reception, what resources are available, what your options are and what we suggest you do. Read article…

  • What data do Governors need?

    In this follow up post to our earlier Governors, Data, and the Long Shadow of RAISEonline, we look at the key pieces of information your governors need. Read article…

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Events

  • Insight Roadshow (Cotswolds)

    Insight Roadshow (Cotswolds)

    Date:
    June 20, 2025
    Start:
    9:45 am
    Ends:
    2:00 pm
    Location:
    De Vere Cotswold Water Park, 6 Spine Road East, Cirencester, GL7 5FP

    Come and join Insight’s education data gurus James Pembroke, Richard Selfridge and Darren Cole as they answer all your questions about attendance, parent reporting, using Insight for SEND pupil management, and more.

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  • DISCO – London

    DISCO – London

    Date:
    October 10, 2025
    Start:
    8:30 am
    Ends:
    3:00 pm
    Location:
    Gtech Community Stadium, London, TW8 0RU

    Join us in London to explore the current state of data in schools and find out what works. Hosted by James Pembroke, Richard Selfridge and Josh Perry, with guest speakers.

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