Pearson Schools Blog

Read the first of two guest posts from Liz Woodham, Primary Coordinator at NRICH, with advice on how their mathematical tasks can be used in the classroom.

Assessment has been the big issue this year, with the DfE encouraging schools to innovate and approach it with fresh eyes, free from the constraints of levels.

Well, that is the billion dollar question. The introduction to the materials states in no uncertain terms that schools and LAs must refer to them to ensure that their TA judgements are accurate and standardised across and between schools - which actually makes sense. 

We’re still hearing from lots of teachers that they’re not completely sure what Ofsted is expecting to see in terms of assessment practice and are worried about fallout from Ofsted at their next inspection.

If you haven’t got Science Bug (or even if you have!) and are coming to the annual ASE conference, this year at the University of Birmingham, then come along and meet Deborah Herridge on the afternoon of Friday 8th January.

A giant box of paperclips, the lingering sick smell to be gone forever, a magic school jumper finder and Rosie B to remember all of her lines for the Christmas play?

The concept of a growth mindset is not a new one, especially if you are familiar with the work of psychologist Carol Dweck.

The NUT’s 2014 Workload survey, completed by over 44,000 teachers, revealed some alarming statistics.

It matters to us that our programmes and training have a deeply positive impact on pupil progress and outcomes. Which is why we’re committed to evaluating their impact.