Back to School Ready: A whole-child assessment strategy to inform teaching and drive growth
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As summer break approaches, how will you return with a comprehensive, data-informed strategy that truly addresses students’ ability, attainment, and wellbeing? Join us for an engaging conversation with David Walton, Assistant Primary Principal at Bangkok Patana School, one of Asia’s most prestigious international schools, alongside Renaissance product experts and former educators Cecilia Warren and Finn McClelland. Discover how a strategic, whole-child assessment approach transformed their back-to-school planning and drives measurable student outcomes across a diverse learner population.
Key Takeaways:
- Real-world case insights: How multi-layered assessment data shapes differentiation, intervention planning, classroom practice and parent engagement
- Back-to-school planning strategies: Proven approaches to reviewing and acting on assessment data for a strong start to the academic year
- Complete learner profiles: How combining ability, attainment, and wellbeing data creates a comprehensive picture of every student
- Uncovering hidden potential: Real examples of how cognitive assessments revealed strengths and needs that grades alone missed – particularly for EAL learners
- Wellbeing as a learning driver: What student wellbeing data reveals about motivation, and barriers and how to integrate these insights with academic data
- Strategic assessment cycles: Practical approaches to reviewing progress data throughout the year to inform interventions and track growth.
Whether you’re supporting diverse learners, benchmarking against UK standards, or building a holistic assessment approach – walk away with practical strategies to start the new year with clarity and confidence.
