A series of brief video clips from a range of experts giving their views on different aspects of assessment.

NFER’s recent interim report highlights some of the crucial data around learning loss and the disproportionate impact of school closures on disadvantaged pupils. But the report also raises a number of issues which require serious further attention.

Guest posts are pieces we think worthy of wider sharing.

The education of young children in their primary schools has been hit hard in recent years. Politicians are attracted to testing because the results can be quantified. But the accuracy implied by a number is false: research has shown that scores are not consistent and are seriously affected by personal circumstances.