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.
π Unlock the power of your spring term assessment data
Whether youβre an NFER user or not, this free webinar will help you interpret midβyear assessment information and use it to strengthen teaching and pupil progress.
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Weβre heading to the #MATsSummit! π
Come and visit us at our stand for:
π€ Demos & samples of our trusted assessments
π A chance to win some tasty prizes
π― Discuss how NFER can support your MATβs assessment strategy
Looking forward to seeing you there π
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Whether you're paper-based or online, we've got you covered.
βοΈ Standardised with 119,000+ pupils
π Trusted data. Trusted partner.
π Insight you can rely on - term after term.
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π’ Join our free NFER Online Assessment demo webinarπ» β 13th Nov 10am β 10:45am.
Discover how NOA supports your schoolβs assessment strategy.
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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
π€Our latest Research Bite explores the key findings & provides actionable insights from school leaders.
β‘οΈRead it here: www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...
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πAre you concerned about falling pupil numbers? We spoke to 350 senior leaders, identifying those who were at least βslightly concernedβ about the impact of falling pupil numbers. π§΅π
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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 onlineβ¦
NFER Online Assessments were designed for busy teachers who want results - not paperwork.
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π Reliable benchmarking through robust standardisation
π» Clear, easy-to-use reporting tools
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π«Research Bitesπ«
β‘οΈdesigned to support schools
β‘οΈprovide easily digestible summaries of insights and evidence-based recommendations from NFER research.
β‘οΈfree resource suggesting considerations for senior leaders and teachers as you develop planning, policy and practice. ππ
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π£οΈSchool leaders shared their insights with us about how to cope with the impact of falling pupil numbers β‘οΈ read our latest Research Bite for more findings and actionable insights! ππ§΅π
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πThis evening Katherine Aston, Research Manager at NFER, joins ASCL Ethnic Diversity Network as guest speaker.
π£οΈ Sharing insights from our latest research on ethnic disparities in teacher retention and leadership progression.
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Paper or online? With NFER, you choose the best way to monitor your pupilβs progress β with trusted data to back it up.
Two ways to test, one trusted partner.
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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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β‘οΈ82% of senior primary school leaders & 65% of senior secondary school leaders are at least βslightly concernedβ about falling pupil numbers
β‘οΈnew insights into steps senior leaders are taking, or planning to take, to cope with falling pupil numbers. ππ
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πNEW RESEARCH BITE OUT NOW!π
π£οΈEarlier this year NFER surveyed over 350 senior leaders and found...π’π§΅π
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β‘οΈFollow for updates on the publication of this insightful summary!!β― π
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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'. ππ§΅π
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πMeet Jenna Julius,β―Research Director at NFER and co-author of the blog used to create our upcoming Research Bite about falling pupil numbers! π¬ Here's what Jenna said about the Research Bite π§΅ππββ‘οΈDon't miss her fun fact at the end!
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π«Your insights will help shape future policy and practice!
Participate here: forms.office.com/e/wt6HNW43KU by 24th October '25
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Weβve launched a new national survey for secondary schools:
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πAll responding schools will be entered into a prize draw and the first 200 respondents will receive a Β£20 book voucher! π
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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.
πAvailable at the end of October
π¨Subscribe to our Round Up newsletter (www.nfer.ac.uk/news-events/...) to receive it direct to your inbox!
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πANNOUNCING our upcoming NEW Research Bite β a summary of NFER research into falling pupil numbers & actionable insights for schools from school leaders! ππ§΅
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