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  • Percentage gaps and pupil equivalence

    James Pembroke

    If you are trying to make sense of your IDSR or any other source of data where percentages of pupils are compared to national figures, it is well worth converting gaps into the equivalent number of pupils. Read article…

  • The Data Wave returns?

    Richard Selfridge

    Between the 2000s and the early 2020s a data wave washed over education, peaking in the mid-2010s. The data wave has been receding. Are there signs that it may be about to return? Read article…

  • Tracking the progress of pupils with SEND

    James Pembroke

    Here at Insight, we get asked a lot of questions about SEND, especially methods for tracking the progress of pupils working below expectations. This blog addresses some of the key issues. Read article…

  • What’s behind the data? The importance of writing moderation

    Laura Bailey

    A guest blog from Laura Bailey, Head of Moderation and Assessment at Pobble, looking at moderation as professional development, and considering the curriculum impact of effective moderation. Read article…

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Events

  • Databusting Derbyshire

    Date:
    February 27, 2026
    Start:
    8:30 am
    Ends:
    3:00 pm
    Location:
    Ashover Parish Hall

    A practical one-day workshop helping senior leaders cut through the noise around data and assessment. With the new Ofsted toolkit placing a stronger emphasis on inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, this workshop provides space to step back and ensure your approach to assessment is purposeful, proportionate and fit for purpose.

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  • Insight Roadshow Gloucestershire

    Date:
    June 12, 2026
    Start:
    9:30 am
    Ends:
    3:30 pm
    Location:
    Hatherley Manor & Spa

    This is your opportunity to find out about the latest Insight developments and learn how to get the most from the system. Come and join education data gurus and Insight experts James Pembroke and Richard Selfridge as they answer all your questions about assessment, attendance, Insight and more.

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  • Databusting Surrey with The Educakers

    Date:
    June 26, 2026
    Start:
    8:30 am
    Ends:
    3:00 pm
    Location:
    Lingfield Primary School

    Date: Friday 26th June 2026Time: 08:30 to 15:00Location: Lingfield Primary SchoolTickets: This is a ticketed event. You can reserve your place via Eventbrite. A practical workshop for senior leaders navigating assessment and data. This one-day workshop will focus on making assessment and data work in practice, without adding to workload. Assessment and data play a

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