I often use a race analogy to explain value added, to help people understand how we can measure progress without levels and why we don’t need to have data in the same format at either end. Here’s a simple example: Imagine you enter a 10k race, which is part of a series of 10k races […]
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Pupils included and not included in KS2 measures
The issue of who is and who isn’t included in KS2 measures is still causing major headaches for many, which is understandable because it’s a bloody minefield. With SATS looming, and no doubt many senior leaders already thinking about those not so distant headline measures, I thought I’d attempt to provide some clarity. There is, […]
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