Understanding and Utilising Different Types of Assessments in Education As educators, we use various forms of assessment to evaluate student learning, inform our instruction, and provide feedback. Four key types of assessment are formal, informal, summative, and formative. Understanding the distinctions and appropriate uses of each is crucial for effective teaching and learning. According to … Read more
What are the Learning Intentions of Sensory Stories? Sensory stories are designed to spark imagination and help students connect with learning material on an emotive and sensory level. Multi-sensory stories can be an impactful tool for students with special educational needs to learn and develop in meaningful ways. Often used with children experiencing Profound and … Read more
Rethinking Assessment for PMLD learners. In 2015, Cherry Garden School decided their assessment and reporting procedures were no longer fit for purpose. Although we had just received our third consecutive Outstanding judgement from Ofsted, we were aware that our assessment ‘data‘ wasn’t always meaningful, and that many of our children didn’t make typical linear progress. … Read more
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