TES – Weak readers struggle more in maths than in English lit
Researchers say that "wordier" GCSE exam questions in subjects such as maths are problematic for "a significant minority of students with a low reading age".
Press articles
We’re regularly featured in the education media. From interviews with us as part of a topical article, to opinion pieces by our colleagues and reviews of our assessments, you’ll find them all here.
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Teach Primary – Review of Online Dyslexia Screeners
John Dabell reviews Rapid, CoPS and LASS, our dyslexia screening assessments.
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TES – ‘A lot of assessment is misconceived and misapplied’
Bad assessment practices have accumulated like barnacles on a ship, says our Chief Executive, Greg Watson. Is it any wonder teachers are stressed?
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TES – Teachers spend ’44 days a year’ assessing pupils
Survey shows 30% of teachers spend more time working with data than they do preparing for lessons.
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TES – DLD: The common language disorder we need to talk about
A focused approach is needed to uncover difficulties with language development in primary school, writes Naomi Reed.
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Independent Education Today – Attitudinal issues could be affecting pupils’ wellbeing and performance
We surveyed more than 850,000 pupils. Hilary Fine analyses the results, and explains why indicators of pupils in difficulty are not always obvious.
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TES – Key Stage 3 is a victim of high-stakes accountability
KS3 can offer so much more than GCSE exam prep – it’s where our pupils should gain a solid foundation for learning, says our Chief Executive, Greg Watson.
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TES – One in five children doubt their abilities as learners
Expert warns that half of all adult mental health problems are established by the age of 14.