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From data to decisions: Using spring insights to support pupil progress This webinar provides a demonstration to NFER Online Assessments our new range of online assessments for key stage 2.

πŸ“Š Unlock the power of your spring term assessment data

Whether you’re an NFER user or not, this free webinar will help you interpret mid‑year assessment information and use it to strengthen teaching and pupil progress.

πŸ‘‰ www.nfer.ac.uk/events/from-...

#PrimaryEducation #FreeWebinar

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Subscribe hereπŸ‘‰ www.nfer.ac.uk/round-up

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πŸ“¨ Teachers & school leaders subscribe to our Round-Up newsletter today and get practical, evidence-based insights from NFER straight to your inbox!
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#schools #educationresearch #assessment

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We’re heading to the #MATsSummit! πŸŽ‰

Come and visit us at our stand for:

πŸ€– Demos & samples of our trusted assessments
🎁 A chance to win some tasty prizes
🎯 Discuss how NFER can support your MAT’s assessment strategy

Looking forward to seeing you there πŸ‘‹

#NFERClassroom

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πŸ’­What steps has your school(s) taken, or considered, to cope with the impact of falling pupil numbers?

➑️Explore other insights in our latest Research Bite about falling pupil numbers, along with a summary of findings into our research: www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...

#SchoolLeadership

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Whether you're paper-based or online, we've got you covered.

βœ”οΈ Standardised with 119,000+ pupils

πŸ”’ Trusted data. Trusted partner.

πŸ“ˆ Insight you can rely on - term after term.

Find out more about our assessments πŸ‘‰ www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...

#NFERClassroom

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πŸ“’ Join our free NFER Online Assessment demo webinarπŸ’» – 13th Nov 10am – 10:45am.

Discover how NOA supports your school’s assessment strategy.

πŸ‘‰ www.nfer.ac.uk/events/nfer-...

#NFERAssessments #FreeWebinar

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Strategies for Schools Facing Falling Pupil Numbers Insights into NFER's research on falling pupil numbers in England, with insights from school and trust leaders

πŸ€—Our latest Research Bite explores the key findings & provides actionable insights from school leaders.
➑️Read it here: www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...

#SchoolLeadership

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πŸ˜“Are you concerned about falling pupil numbers? We spoke to 350 senior leaders, identifying those who were at least β€˜slightly concerned’ about the impact of falling pupil numbers. πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡

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πŸ“¨ Research Bites, relevant updates & opportunities to participate in research... straight to your inbox
πŸ”—Subscribe to the NFER Round Up newsletter today! πŸ‘‰ www.nfer.ac.uk/news-events/...

#EducationResearch

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NFER Online Assessments (NOA) NFER Online Assessments (NOA) have been developed by our in-house assessment experts in collaboration with teachers across the country, to provide you with a high-quality, standardised online…

NFER Online Assessments were designed for busy teachers who want results - not paperwork.

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πŸ“Š Reliable benchmarking through robust standardisation

πŸ’» Clear, easy-to-use reporting tools

πŸ‘‰ www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...

#NOA #EdTech #PrimaryAssessment

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Strategies for Schools Facing Falling Pupil Numbers Insights into NFER's research on falling pupil numbers in England, with insights from school and trust leaders

πŸ”—Read our latest Research Bite ➑️ www.nfer.ac.uk/fallingpupilnumbers πŸ‘‰ Falling Pupil Numbers in England: Strategies from School & Trust Leaders

#EdResearch

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πŸ’«Research BitesπŸ’«

➑️designed to support schools
➑️provide easily digestible summaries of insights and evidence-based recommendations from NFER research.
➑️free resource suggesting considerations for senior leaders and teachers as you develop planning, policy and practice. πŸ”—πŸ‘‡

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πŸ”—www.nfer.ac.uk/fallingpupilnumbers

#SchoolPlanning #PupilNumbers #EducationMatters #SchoolLeaders

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πŸ—£οΈSchool leaders shared their insights with us about how to cope with the impact of falling pupil numbers ➑️ read our latest Research Bite for more findings and actionable insights! πŸ”—πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡

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🌍This evening Katherine Aston, Research Manager at NFER, joins ASCL Ethnic Diversity Network as guest speaker.

πŸ—£οΈ Sharing insights from our latest research on ethnic disparities in teacher retention and leadership progression.

#Education #DiversityinEducation

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Paper or online? With NFER, you choose the best way to monitor your pupil’s progress – with trusted data to back it up.

Two ways to test, one trusted partner.

πŸ‘‰ www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...

#NFERAssessments #FlexibleTesting #PrimaryTeaching

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Read the latest Research Bite for an easy-to-read summary of the findings and insights, along with direct quotes from senior leaders & reflective questions to inform your strategy!
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#SchoolPlanning #PupilNumbers #EducationMatters #SchoolLeaders

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➑️82% of senior primary school leaders & 65% of senior secondary school leaders are at least β€˜slightly concerned’ about falling pupil numbers
➑️new insights into steps senior leaders are taking, or planning to take, to cope with falling pupil numbers. πŸ”—πŸ‘‡

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πŸ”ŠNEW RESEARCH BITE OUT NOW!πŸŽ‰

πŸ—£οΈEarlier this year NFER surveyed over 350 senior leaders and found...πŸ”’πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡

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➑️Follow for updates on the publication of this insightful summary!!β€― πŸ“Œ

#EducationResearch #EducationMatters #SchoolPlanning

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'While NFER has been highlighting the challenges associated with falling pupil numbers for some years, we wanted to undertake this research to understand more about the scale of the current impact on schools and explore how schools have been mitigating the impact on their schools'. πŸ“ŒπŸ§΅πŸ‘‡

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πŸ‘‹Meet Jenna Julius,β€―Research Director at NFER and co-author of the blog used to create our upcoming Research Bite about falling pupil numbers! πŸ’¬ Here's what Jenna said about the Research Bite πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡πŸƒβ€βž‘οΈDon't miss her fun fact at the end!

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πŸ’«Your insights will help shape future policy and practice!
Participate here: forms.office.com/e/wt6HNW43KU by 24th October '25

ℹ️ Funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and being delivered by the NFER.

#homework #education #secondaryschools

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We’ve launched a new national survey for secondary schools:

πŸ—£οΈTell us how your school supports homework, including any use of homework clubs.
πŸ†All responding schools will be entered into a prize draw and the first 200 respondents will receive a Β£20 book voucher! πŸ‘‡

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NFER Classroom Round Up NFER Direct for Schools is our monthly e-newsletter for school leaders and practitioners, covering the latest guidance, resources and research from NFER Classroom.


πŸ“ŒAvailable at the end of October
πŸ“¨Subscribe to our Round Up newsletter (www.nfer.ac.uk/news-events/...) to receive it direct to your inbox!
πŸ‘‹Follow us for updates on its publication

#SchoolPlanning #PupilNumbers #EducationMatters #SchoolLeaders

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πŸŽ‰ANNOUNCING our upcoming NEW Research Bite – a summary of NFER research into falling pupil numbers & actionable insights for schools from school leaders! πŸ‘‡πŸ§΅

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➑️Don't miss our upcoming Research Bite: Falling Pupil Numbers in England: Strategies from School & Trust Leaders - subscribe to our Round Up newsletter linked in bio and receive it straight to your inbox!
FUN FACT... πŸ‘‡πŸ§΅

#edresearch #Edleadership

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