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NFER Assessments

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Online and paper tests for key stages 1 and 2

NFER Assessments enable teachers to confidently monitor attainment and pupil progress with alignment to national curriculum tests.

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Latest assessment guidance

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Top Five Benefits of Online Assessments

Our latest Assessment Hub article explores the benefits of using online assessments as part of your wider assessment strategy.

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Latest research bites

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Ethnic disparities in the teacher workforce: A summary for school leaders

Key insights and evidence from NFER and Mission 44 on the systemic barriers affecting recruitment, retention and progression - and outlines practical actions leaders can take to create more inclusive schools.

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Latest blog

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Rebuilding and rethinking to effectively address student absence

Senior Research Manager Matt Walker discusses recent research which looked at how schools are currently supporting students returning after absence.

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Latest news

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Why a one-size-fits-all approach to attendance isn’t the way forward

New research suggests that schools should prioritise supportive, individualised approaches to tackling student absence while recognising that sanctions still have a role to play.

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Make a difference

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Participate in Research

Learn more about how you can contribute to independent research on the education topics that make a difference.

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