Assessment topics http://www.naht.org.uk/assessment.rss Ambitious plans for the NAHT to step in to help struggling schools were announced by general secretary Russell Hobby in his conference speech. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2012/russell-hobby-speech-to-annual-conference-2012/ 29562 Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120506000000 Thu, 03 May 2012 13:01:36 GMT 20120503130136 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:52:16 GMT 201205141425216 Site Administrator Assessment Testing Inspections Hot Topic 1 Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Academies Annual Conference 2012 These FAQs provide initial information on a range of questions posed by members and are also a signposting document to further advice produced by NAHT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/frequently-asked-questions/deputy-heads-and-assistant-heads-faqs/ 29499 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120425000000 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:58:44 GMT 20120425115844 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:27:02 GMT 2012042611112702 Site Administrator Assessment Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 FAQ Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Your Conditions of Service Pay and Performance Rights and Issues Workload and Conditions Pay Workload Key advice item Clarification of the position of 18 year olds. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/parents-and-pupils/raising-of-the-participation-age/ 29340 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:16:16 GMT 20120405161616 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:22:55 GMT 201204051642255 Site Administrator Assessment Testing Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Parents and Pupils Parents Pupils Findings and recommendations published http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ucas-admissions-process-review/ 29335 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120405000000 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:45:33 GMT 20120405124533 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:06:16 GMT 201204051310616 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary FE Top Story England Assessment The announcement that the Government is proposing radical reforms to A-Levels comes as no great surprise http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/naht-comments-on-proposed-a-level-reforms/ 29317 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:19:37 GMT 20120404151937 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:02:26 GMT 20120403160226 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:19:30 GMT 201204041531930 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Assessment Examinations The DfE has sent guidance to local authorities on the moderation of KS2 writing in 2012. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/guidance-on-the-moderation-of-ks2-writing-2012/ 29256 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120327000000 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:19:19 GMT 20120327141919 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:33:24 GMT 201203271423324 Site Administrator Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Special Schools Curriculum and practice Assessment Teaching Inspections Testing Key advice item DfE has made available a series of new resources covering several subjects http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/a-level-resources/ 29060 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120312000000 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:49:35 GMT 20120312104935 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:29:21 GMT 2012031211112921 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Assessment Examinations Key Stages Topics OFQUAL has produced a useful summary of changes to GCSE http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/gcse-changes-ofqual-timeline/ 29005 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120306000000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:36:57 GMT 20120306103657 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:50:31 GMT 2012030610105031 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Curriculum and practice Assessment Examinations NAHT is seeking clarification of Ofqual's announcement of moves to strengthen GCSEs in English literature, mathematics, history, and geography. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ofqual-announces-tightening-of-gcses/ 29002 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120306000000 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:59:52 GMT 20120306095952 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:24:03 GMT 2012030610102403 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Assessment Curriculum Examinations The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed criticisms of accountability measures that encourage schools to treat pupils as statistics, not individuals. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/government-policy/naht-welcomes-criticism-of-crude-school-measures/ 28984 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120301000000 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:47:13 GMT 20120301164713 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:54:04 GMT 201203011645404 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Performance Tables Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Governance Pearson is conducting a consultation into the public examinations system http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/consultation-on-the-future-of-examinations/ 28961 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120228000000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:13:04 GMT 20120228161304 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:24:26 GMT 201202281642426 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Assessment Curriculum Examinations Testing Inquiry into 'qualification support material and services' http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ofqual-inquiry-call-for-evidence/ 28960 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120228000000 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:22:26 GMT 20120228152226 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:25:58 GMT 201202281642558 Site Administrator Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Top Story England Curriculum and practice Assessment Examinations New DfE Guidance on carrying out Learning Difficulty Assessments. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/learning-difficulty-assessments/ 28938 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120227000000 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:17:32 GMT 20120227121732 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:24:40 GMT 2012022712122440 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations SATs Testing Teaching and Learning Special Educational Needs Learning Difficulties Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Pupil News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Assessment It has been announced that the Welsh Government is to withdraw the statutory CDAP Foundation Phase assessment http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/naht-cymru-response-to-end-of-cdap/ 28894 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120221000000 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:58:13 GMT 20120221105813 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:04:56 GMT 2012022111110456 Site Administrator News Wales/Cymru Early Years Foundation Stage Top Story Wales Curriculum and practice Assessment Details of the changes announced in late January 2012. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/key-stage-4-performance-tables-from-2014/ 28790 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120213000000 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:55:35 GMT 20120213125535 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:32:56 GMT 201202131313256 Site Administrator Assessment Target Setting Testing Performance Achievement Awards Inspections Performance Tables Targets Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Assessment DfE has said that the schools selected to undergo the Key Stage 2 Science Sampling Tests will be notified by letter and email by 21 February 2012. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ks2-science-sampling-tests/ 28741 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120208000000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:27:28 GMT 20120208132728 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:33:52 GMT 201202081313352 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Top Story England Assessment Action Assessment Responding to the government's announcement on 31st January that it is to reform performance tables for 14-16 year olds by removing many existing vocational qualifications, the NAHT said it is concerned that effectively scrapping job-related courses might close off avenues of learning for some students. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ever-more-elaborate-league-tables-part-of-the-problem-not-the-solution/ 28603 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120131000000 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:40:43 GMT 20120131114043 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:32:41 GMT 2012013112123241 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations SATs Target Setting Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Assessment Defining 'low', 'expected' and 'high' prior attainment. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ks4-tables-clarifying-ks2-attainment/ 28584 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:43:03 GMT 20120130144303 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:38:30 GMT 201201301533830 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Testing Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Assessment Details of the work currently being undertaken by Ofqual in the wake of its recent consultation. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ofqual-gcse-review-taking-place/ 28581 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120130000000 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:46 GMT 20120130141546 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:29:48 GMT 201201301422948 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Assessment The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) claims attempts to make league tables a fairer reflection of school performance, have fallen short of the mark. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/new-system-fails-to-reflect-school-performance/ 28530 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120126000000 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:42:48 GMT 20120126094248 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:11:00 GMT 201201261311100 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs A/AS levels Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Accountability and Community Accountability Assessment Performance Tables Examinations The first newsletter from the Assessment and Accountability Group. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/assessment-and-accountability-group/aag-newsletter-january-2012/ 28302 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 20120106000000 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:25:51 GMT 20120106122551 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:45:12 GMT 201201110994512 Site Administrator Assessment Assessment Action Assessment AAG newsletter The NAHT has welcomed this year's overall improvement in primary standards which reveals the number of children achieving the expected level in English and Maths has increased to 74 per cent. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/use-league-tables-with-caution-says-naht/ 28180 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111215000000 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:12:43 GMT 20111215141243 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:39:04 GMT 201112151423904 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Performance Tables Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Assessment Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers said: For too long we have judged schools on their ability to exceed crude thresholds of exam passes, but this was only ever a proxy for a great education. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/claims-of-cheating-by-examination-boards/ 28126 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111208000000 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:26:16 GMT 20111208122616 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:56:13 GMT 2011120812125613 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Assessment Information regarding DfE guidance on reporting and assessment arrangements. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/reporting-and-assessment-arrangements-for-2012/ 27853 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111121000000 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:44:35 GMT 20111121144435 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:28:07 GMT 201111221532807 Site Administrator Assessment Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Assessment Reminder to members about changes to the requirements for those in the role of SENCO. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/senco-qualifications-update-november-2011/ 27835 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:42:22 GMT 20111121124222 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:35:45 GMT 20111121123545 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:42:19 GMT 2011112112124219 Site Administrator Special Educational Needs Learning Difficulties Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Advice England Special Schools Curriculum and practice Assessment Qualifications Clarification for schools entering pupils for WJEC examinations. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/ending-of-modular-assessment-for-gcses/ 27831 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111121000000 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:19:22 GMT 20111121121922 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:33:32 GMT 2011112112123332 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary IAPS Assessment As the government releases its provisional review of this year's tests for final year primary pupils, school leaders look forward to a better system next year, which removes some of the major concerns with the marking of writing in particular. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/assessment-review-fails-to-register-scepticism/ 27661 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:27:47 GMT 20111108162747 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:13:42 GMT 20111104151342 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:27:47 GMT 201111081642747 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Target Setting Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Assessment Outcomes from the recent consultation announced. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/vocational-qualifications-guidance-issued/ 27597 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:45:26 GMT 20111031094526 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:35:43 GMT 20111031093543 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:45:25 GMT 201110310994525 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs A/AS levels Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools IAPS Assessment NAHT has praised the efforts of pupils and teachers which lie behind this year's strong exam results and has warned the government against taking the credit or drawing false policy conclusions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/give-credit-where-it-is-due-for-gcse-results/ 27540 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20111024000000 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:52:41 GMT 20111024095241 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:33:38 GMT 201111081643338 Site Administrator Assessment Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Curriculum and practice Assessment Examinations Michael Gove has suggested that there ought to be a debate about norm referencing A* A level outcomes. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/a-levels-back-to-the-future/ 27463 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:01:05 GMT 20111020160105 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:19:19 GMT 20111014141919 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:01:05 GMT 201110201640105 Site Administrator Assessment A/AS levels Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Curriculum and practice Assessment Examinations The new Ofsted inspection framework comes into effect in January 2012. This is a quick view of the points which stand out. It is not comprehensive and more detailed analysis will follow. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/quick-guide-to-the-new-ofsted-framework/ 27195 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110930000000 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:06:39 GMT 20110930150639 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:07:52 GMT 201109301640752 Site Administrator Assessment Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Education Leaders Guide to... Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections Government response to phonics pilot contains a few nonsense syllables of its own, say school leaders. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/nonsense-syllables-in-phonics-pilot/ 26938 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:45:27 GMT 20110919094527 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:53:44 GMT 20110916165344 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:45:27 GMT 201109190994527 Site Administrator Assessment Testing Curriculum English Literacy Strategy Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Assessment GCSE success should be celebrated and not distorted by empty rows on subject matter. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/argument-over-soft-subjects-wastes-potential/ 26629 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110825000000 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:42:41 GMT 20110825134241 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:46:44 GMT 201108261534644 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Assessment An exploration of some of the important trends emerging from this year's results. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/-analysis2011-a-level-results/ 26529 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110823000000 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:22:29 GMT 20110823102229 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:25:50 GMT 201108311532550 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary FE Top Story England Bursar/SBM In the wake of national uncertainty and doubt following the summer riots, another year of A-level success shows that the vast majority of our young people are hard-working, responsible, and increasingly well educated, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said today. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/a-level-success-ideal-antidote-to-gloom-about-riots-say-school-leaders/ 26465 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110818000000 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:57:10 GMT 20110818095710 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:01:39 GMT 201108261640139 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Secondary FE Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed a report by Carol Vorderman as a forward-looking contribution to the teaching of mathematics in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/carol-vorderman-sats-dont-add-up/ 26372 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110808000000 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:58:57 GMT 20110808155857 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:02:12 GMT 201108261640212 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Ofqual has released a statement regarding action taken to ensure that candidates affected are not disadvantaged. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/action-taken-on-errors-in-summer-exams/ 26353 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:40:04 GMT 20110831154004 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:38:05 GMT 20110805133805 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:40:04 GMT 201108311534004 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager Commenting on the Interim Key Stage 2 test results released today, the National Association of Head Teachers highlighted the importance of recognising the hard of work of all Year 6 pupils who took the tests this year. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/recognise-success-and-to-improve-the-system/ 26331 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110802000000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:54:49 GMT 20110802125449 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:52:02 GMT 201201051425202 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT has welcomed the Government's acceptance of recommendations which pave the way towards fairer measurement for schools and more accurate assessment for primary pupils. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/bew-significant-step-towards-fairer-system/ 26136 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110718000000 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:21:39 GMT 20110718142139 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:54:01 GMT 201108300995401 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Assessment Action Thousands of pupils and their families may have been affected by inaccurate SATs marking this year, according to a survey by the National Association of Head Teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/1700-heads-let-down-by-poor-marking/ 26122 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:13:47 GMT 20120105161347 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:18:05 GMT 20110718111805 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:13:17 GMT 201201051641317 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Article from The Guardian newspaper (12/07/11) about head teachers fear that their targets may be missed thanks to what some say is 'appalling' SATs marking. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/appalling-marking-of-this-years-sats-tests/ 26049 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:22:29 GMT 20111110092229 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:21:00 GMT 20110712152100 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:22:29 GMT 201111100992229 Julie Cully Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Top Story England IAPS Claims that, 'new figures show the importance of the English Baccalaureate', are mistaken and indicate nothing of the kind, school leaders said. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/stats-fail-to-back-bacc/ 25983 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110707000000 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:08:16 GMT 20110707160816 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:17:28 GMT 2011083010101728 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says members have been queuing up to register alarm about this year's SATs marking. Many claim that both higher and lower attaining pupils have been graded incorrectly, making a mockery of the investment of time and energy by pupils and teachers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/sats-marking-mistakes-unacceptable/ 25952 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110705000000 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:14:32 GMT 20110705101432 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:17:22 GMT 201201051641722 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT is receiving a number of calls and emails regarding the quality of KS2 National Curriculum Test marking. We are discussing these concerns with senior personnel at QCDA, but members concerned about the quality and accuracy of marking should familiarise themselves with the 2011 Key Stage 2 Reviews guidance for schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/concern-over-quality-of-ks2-test-marking/ 25923 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110630000000 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:29:53 GMT 20110630112953 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:19:27 GMT 201201051641927 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Curriculum and practice Assessment Testing susan Young provides a summary of Lord Bew's final report. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/leadersguidetobewfinalreport/ 25815 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110623000000 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:20:04 GMT 20110623152004 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:43:17 GMT 2011083110104317 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Secondary Top Story England IAPS Assessment Action Accountability and Community Curriculum and practice Accountability Assessment Performance Tables SATs Testing Many steps in this report to make the current system of accountability less arbitrary and less unfair - to both pupils and schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/summary-and-analysis-of-the-bew-review-report/ 25810 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:18:49 GMT 20110623111849 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:52:57 GMT 20110623105257 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:18:31 GMT 2011062311111831 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Responses Top Story England Assessment Action Bursar/SBM More teacher assessment and focus on progress are positive steps forward, say school leaders http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/bew-review-shows-promise/ 25806 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110623000000 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:50:29 GMT 20110623095029 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:53:19 GMT 2012011011115319 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Teacher Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Top Story England Associate Member Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Ofqual is conducting a consultation on arrangements for aggregation beyond 2013 when the current arrangements cease. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/diploma-consultation/ 25765 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:45:56 GMT 20110621114556 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:52:22 GMT 201109050995222 Site Administrator Assessment Diplomas Testing Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Curriculum and practice Assessment Diplomas NAHT has hit out at the government's claims of falling examination standards. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/students-being-undermined-for-good-headlines/ 25760 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110621000000 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:58:22 GMT 20110621095822 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:43:06 GMT 2011083010104306 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM NAHT has condemned proposals which would class secondary schools as failures unless 50 per cent of their pupils passed their GCSEs. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/targets-for-gcse-make-headlines-not-achievers/ 25695 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110617000000 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:20:40 GMT 20110617102040 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:59:27 GMT 2011083010105927 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Target Setting Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Independent test publisher, GL Assessment, has today announced that it has entered into an affinity partnership with the NAHT. The partnership will enable all NAHT members to benefit from three exclusive assessment packages that have been designed for use across Primary and Secondary. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/gl-assessment-announces-naht-partnership/ 25516 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110608000000 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:07:46 GMT 20110608140746 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:55:07 GMT 2011100610105507 Catherine Edminson Assessment Target Setting Testing Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England IAPS Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Services for Schools Christine Terrey Head Teacher at Grays School in Newhaven East Sussex explained to NAHT Primary Committee how her school engages parents in their children's learning and how she subsequently won an award from UniServity. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/school-management/online-reporting-presentation/ 25107 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:33:37 GMT 20110905123337 Wed, 25 May 2011 10:52:37 GMT 20110525105237 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:33:37 GMT 2011090512123337 Site Administrator Assessment ICT School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Children's Centres Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager School leaders have slammed this year's SATs tests for being narrow, politically manipulative and discriminatory. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/narrow-tests-measure-background-not-ability/ 25031 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110518000000 Wed, 18 May 2011 16:30:06 GMT 20110518163006 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:27:05 GMT 2011083011112705 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England NAHT has broadly welcomed support for the findings of a review into education for older pupils but expressed disappointment in the government's continued faith in performance tables as the preferred accountability measure. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/wolf-overshadowed-by-performance-tables-talk/ 24979 Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110513000000 Fri, 13 May 2011 10:27:50 GMT 20110513102750 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:33:58 GMT 2011083011113358 Site Administrator Assessment Target Setting Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary FE Press Release Media Resources Top Story England IAPS Top Campaign Children Centre Leader/Manager Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove, spoke to delegates at the NAHT Annual Conference today, promising that he would be a champion for school leaders in the debate on pensions. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/michael-gove/ 24826 Sun, 01 May 2011 14:54:22 GMT 20110501145422 Sun, 01 May 2011 11:46:16 GMT 20110501114616 Sun, 01 May 2011 14:54:22 GMT 201105011425422 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Curriculum Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 School leaders at NAHT Annual Conference have voted for potential action on Assessment Reform should the government not fulfill its promise to 'improve'. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/sats-motion/ 24818 Sun, 01 May 2011 11:24:29 GMT 20110501112429 Sun, 01 May 2011 09:04:31 GMT 20110501090431 Sun, 01 May 2011 11:24:29 GMT 2011050111112429 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 NAHT has reiterated that moderated teacher assessment is still the way forward for the Association. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2011-general-information/sats-at-conference/ 24815 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:21:09 GMT 20110430182109 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:08:20 GMT 20110430180820 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 18:21:09 GMT 201104301862109 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England Annual Conference 2011 NAHT Cymru has published its manifesto for the 2011 National Assembly election. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-location/naht-cymru/naht-cymru-news/school-leaders-focus-on-teaching-and-learning/ 24667 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:27:36 GMT 20110905152736 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:59:47 GMT 20110415085947 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:27:36 GMT 201109051532736 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru Primary Secondary Special Schools Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Top Story Wales The government has today published the long awaited interim or progress report from the Bew Review. As expected, this is a summary of the evidence rather than recommendations for the replacement system. The question before us is, does this give us confidence that the panel is moving in the right direction; that the evidence supports, even demands, real change? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/series-education-leaders-guide-to/the-education-leaders-guide-to-the-bew-interim-report/ 24541 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110405000000 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:01:31 GMT 20110405150131 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:43:57 GMT 201108311644357 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Features England Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Top Story England Education Leaders Guide to... The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has welcomed today's (April 5 2011) progress report on the review of testing for Key Stage 2 pupils as reassurance that an overhaul of the current flawed system is on the way. Russell Hobby, General Secretary of the NAHT, said Lord Bew's interim report into testing, assessment and accountability showed that the expert panel behind the review had heard strong evidence of the need for reform. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/naht-look-forward-to-radical-assessment-shake-up/ 24538 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110405000000 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:32:44 GMT 20110405113244 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:10:06 GMT 2011083012121006 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Speaking earlier this week to students and parents at a school in Washington DC, the president said US pupils should take fewer standardised tests and school performance should be measured in other ways than just exam results. President Obama added that he believed too much testing made education boring for children. Russell Hobby, General Secretary of the NAHT, said Mr Obama's positive move would leave the UK alone in its support for a system of tests designed to punish rather than inform. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/naht-applaud-obama-lead-on-cutting-school-tests/ 24520 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110401000000 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:46:34 GMT 20110401154634 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:27:03 GMT 201201051642703 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Target Setting Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England International Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT has questioned the relevance of the additional league tables data http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/narrower-league-tables-are-misguided/ 24509 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110331000000 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:29:21 GMT 20110331152921 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:14:11 GMT 2011083012121411 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Performance Tables Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 England Secondary Press Release Top Story England Bursar/SBM Responding to the findings of the review into early years education by Dame Clare Tickell, announced this morning, General Secretary of the NAHT, Russell Hobby, said any moves which enabled teachers and early years professionals to spend more time teaching and less time measuring and box ticking would be well-received. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/curriculum/naht-welcomes-common-sense-for-early-years/ 24484 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110330000000 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:37:06 GMT 20110330093706 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:16:04 GMT 2011083012121604 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager Latest advice from Russell Hobby on floor standards for Primary School Leaders helps clarify the position for schools, including those involved in the Sats Boycott http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/floor-standards-advice/ 24477 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110329000000 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:51:44 GMT 20110329095144 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:20:28 GMT 2011101711112028 Site Administrator Assessment Data management SATs Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Top Story England Curriculum and practice Assessment Progress Key advice item Clarity on floor standards for schools that boycotted SATs in 2010. Teacher assessment must be taken into account. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/clarity-on-dfe-floor-standards/ 24367 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110316000000 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:01:59 GMT 20110316160159 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:32:42 GMT 201201051643242 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Primary Children Centre Leader/Manager Accountability and Community Accountability Performance Tables Targets The expansion of the Welsh Baccalaureate with a further 51 schools presents a stark contrast with the government's unseemly rush to include the English Baccalaureate in the performance tables says NAHT. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-you/your-sector/secondary/welsh-english-bac/ 23520 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110118000000 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:06:49 GMT 20110118160649 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:11:02 GMT 201108171531102 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 Wales/Cymru England Secondary Top Story England Top Story Wales The Common Ground on Assessment and Accountability in Primary Schools - a collaboration between NAHT, NUT and ATL took place in Westminster on January 11th 2011. Taking part were Russell Hobby, General Secretary, NAHT, Christine Blower, General Secretary, NUT and Mary Bousted, General Secretary, ATL ... http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/common-ground-westminster/ 23389 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:00:21 GMT 20110113100021 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:15:15 GMT 20110111211515 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:00:17 GMT 2011011310100017 Site Administrator Assessment Hot Topic 1 Top Story England This article sets out Ofsted's requirements, relating to data, during inspection http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/accountablity-and-community-advice/ofsteds-data-expectations-in-childrens-centres/ 23388 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT 20110111000000 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:37:51 GMT 20110111163751 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:33:26 GMT 2011090911113326 Site Administrator Assessment Performance Inspections School Management Performance Management Ofsted Head Deputy Head Hot Topic 1 Advice England Early Years Children's Centres Primary Accountability and Community Accountability Inspections An Ofsted Report confirms that scrapping the Sats has resulted in improved Science teaching and learning in schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/inspections-and-accountability/ofsted-science-report/ 23290 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:48:10 GMT 20110110094810 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:44:11 GMT 20110106164411 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:48:06 GMT 201101100994806 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Performance Inspections Ofsted Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Secondary Special Schools Top Story England In a joint document, Common Ground on Assessment and Accountability in Primary Schools, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the National Union of Teachers (NUT) call for an end to the excessive, confused and overlapping test and exam-based accountability system in England. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/call-for-an-end-to-national-curriculum-tests/ 23053 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101216000000 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:24:25 GMT 20101216152425 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:35:54 GMT 201108301423554 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Press Release Assessment Action In a joint document, Common Ground on Assessment and Accountability in Primary Schools, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and the National Union of Teachers (NUT) call for an end to the excessive, confused and overlapping test and exam-based accountability system in England. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/atl-naht-and-nut-point-to-a-better-way/ 23047 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:34:49 GMT 20120105163449 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:28:26 GMT 20101216102826 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:34:36 GMT 201201051643436 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Top Story England Following the publication of primary school league tables on the 14th December, NAHT members expect this to be the last year of a deeply flawed system. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/is-this-the-end-of-a-deeply-flawed-system/ 22880 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101214000000 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 09:31:04 GMT 20101214093104 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:37:40 GMT 201201051643740 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Press Release Top Story England The proposed Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is troubling and the outcomes may misdirect efforts in schools. If reading is about finding the meaning in words, this test, as proposed, will tell us little about someone's reading ability. The danger of a new league table focused on the wrong things is significant. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/flaws-with-proposed-reading-test/ 22708 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101201000000 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:10:39 GMT 20101201121039 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:42:36 GMT 201108301424236 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Hot Topic 1 England Early Years Primary Press Release Top Story England Children Centre Leader/Manager Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Education, has today announced details of who will take part in the team reviewing SATs testing, and how they will carry out the task. Susan Young writes on the details of this review. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/features/launch-of-2011-sats-review/ 22429 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:07:59 GMT 20120106100759 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:45:50 GMT 20101105144550 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:07:59 GMT 2012010610100759 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Features England Primary Top Story England In response to the government's announcement of the external review into testing, assessment and accountability in primary schools, NAHT general secretary Russell Hobby said "We welcome this review. It is a key part of what we have been campaigning for. Lord Bew is a credible and independent chair. His appointment demonstrates the topic is being taken seriously." http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/looking-forward-to-a-better-assessment-system/ 22424 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20101105000000 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:36:10 GMT 20101105103610 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:07:02 GMT 2012010610100702 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Russell Hobby responds to the release of research from Bristol University's Centre for Market and Public Organisation that says GCSE results have not improved as fast in Wales as in England. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/assessment-and-accountability-group/what-is-measured/ 22409 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:27:04 GMT 20101115152704 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:29:09 GMT 20101103152909 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:27:00 GMT 201011151532700 Site Administrator Assessment Top Story England Following the announcement that NAHT will not ballot to boycott SATs, and instead work with the Government on a review, Russell Hobby has written the following letter to Mr. Gove. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/assessment-and-accountability-group/assessment-campaign-past-action/russell-hobby-letter-to-michael-gove-29-september/ 21921 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100930000000 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:11:14 GMT 20100930121114 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:06:06 GMT 2012010610100606 Site Administrator Assessment Examinations SATs Testing Government Policy Education Reforms Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Top Story England Letters Children Centre Leader/Manager Russell Hobby discusses with Robert Sanders the upcoming SATs review and its impact. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/general-secretary-roundup-31/ 21918 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:48:44 GMT 20110617104844 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:14:05 GMT 20100930111405 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:48:44 GMT 2011061710104844 Helen Berry Assessment SATs Testing Education Reforms School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Audio Podcasts Interviews England Primary Secondary Special Schools Podcasts Academies Following NAHT's decision to take part in a review of assessment by the government and withold action on sats, there has been support by the Association of School and College Leaders http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/campaigns/assessment-and-accountability-group/support-for-review/ 21887 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:24:42 GMT 20100929092442 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:34:03 GMT 20100928163403 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:24:36 GMT 201009290992436 Site Administrator Assessment Prior to his official start as NAHT General Secretary, Russell Hobby had a chance to catch up with Mick Brookes to discuss the issues that he will be facing. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/general-secretary-roundup/russell-hobby-and-mick-brookes-roundup/ 21280 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:24:40 GMT 20100906142440 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:15:45 GMT 20100903101545 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:24:40 GMT 201009061422440 Site Administrator Assessment Testing School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Audio Podcasts Interviews England Primary Secondary Special Schools Podcasts Academies The Teacher assessment section of the NCA tools website is now open. The submission of teacher assessment, including P scale data, is a statutory requirement for key stage 2 and key stage 3 schools. Teacher assessment must be submitted before the Friday 9 July 2010 deadline. QCDA are encouraging all key stage 2 and key stage 3 schools to submit their teacher assessment data early. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/curriculum-and-practice-advice/submission-of-teacher-assessment-data/ 20396 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT 20100622000000 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:32:25 GMT 20100622113225 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:44:36 GMT 201109081534436 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Advice England Primary Secondary Curriculum and practice Assessment Data management Key advice item Is it time to experiment? How schools can address the shortage of scientists? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-41-january-2010/ 18101 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:28:49 GMT 20100511142849 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:35:27 GMT 20100114113527 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:28:42 GMT 201005111422842 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus The NAHT has today published Active Trust and Supportive Responsibility A Charter for Assessment and Accountability in England. This sets out its detailed proposals for the future of testing and accountability in English primary schools. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/naht-presents-charter-for-assessment-and-accountability/ 17574 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20091204000000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:23:24 GMT 20091204092324 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:10:18 GMT 201108301641018 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Briefings/Reports England Primary Press Release Media Resources Top Story England Associate Member IAPS Assessment Action Bursar/SBM Children Centre Leader/Manager NAHT would like to thank all members who returned their consultation forms regarding their views on the abolishing of Key Stage 2 SATs http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/sats-consultation-closing-today/ 17470 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:38:14 GMT 20100224103814 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:22:18 GMT 20091127102218 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:38:05 GMT 2010022410103805 Site Administrator Assessment Top Story England CCTV Spells Controversy. The use of cameras in schools is a contentious issue. How to make it work? http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/magazines/leadership-focus/leadership-focus-issue-40-november-2009/ 17119 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:49:05 GMT 20091111114905 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:37:32 GMT 20091111113732 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:48:55 GMT 2009111111114855 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Early Years Primary Secondary Special Schools FE Leadership Focus A selection of comments were gathered from primary schools in the North of England after the most recent round of SATs tests were completed. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/pupils-comments-on-key-stage-2-sats/ 14955 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:32:45 GMT 20090807143245 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:58:31 GMT 20090618115831 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:32:39 GMT 200908071423239 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Head Deputy Head Assistant Head England Primary Photos Media Resources Associate Member Assessment Action SAT Lobby NAHT members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of balloting to join the NUT in a boycott of the Key Stage 2 SATs tests in 2010. After a thorough debate 94% of members voted to ballot for a refusal to administer the tests to Year 6 pupils next year. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/sats-boycott/ 14316 Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090503000000 Sun, 03 May 2009 08:14:55 GMT 20090503081455 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:21:48 GMT 201108301642148 Site Administrator Assessment Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Hot Topic 1 England Primary Press Release Top Story England Annual Conference 2009 NAHT's National Conference was launched on Friday 01 May with a press conference hosted by the association's National Officers. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/naht-annual-conference-update-the-press-conference/ 14310 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:30 GMT 20090914150930 Fri, 01 May 2009 15:59:10 GMT 20090501155910 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:09:29 GMT 200909141530929 Site Administrator Assessment Government Policy School Management Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News Wales/Cymru England Northern Ireland Primary Secondary Special Schools NAHT fully accepts that schools must be accountable to parents and wider society for their performance. This accountability needs to be based on measures that are fully understandable by all stakeholders. It is also vital that any measures retain stakeholders' confidence. The Association believes that the flawed basis upon which the current measure, Contextual Value Added (CVA) data, is calculated and the inconsistent way in which it is applied, means that it fails to meet both of these criteria. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/accountability-of-schools-needs-to-be-properly-measured/ 14290 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090430000000 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:14:13 GMT 20090430131413 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:27:50 GMT 201108301642750 Site Administrator Assessment Data management Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Annual Conference 2009 NAHT conducted a small scale random enquiry after the Laming Report and discovered that there is a long way to go before there are joined up services at ground level. Of the Branch Officials surveyed in Local Authorities, representing more than 1000 schools, there was little evidence of swift and easy referral to many of the services required to ensure that children are safe. The additional services required to ensure that children are able to thrive, are similarly hard to access. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/naht-events/conferences/annual-conference-2009/laming-report-joined-up-thinking-but-not-joined-up-working/ 14289 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT 20090430000000 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:40 GMT 20090430130040 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:29:52 GMT 201108301642952 Site Administrator Assessment SATs Testing Head Deputy Head Assistant Head News England Primary Secondary Special Schools Press Release Top Story England Annual Conference 2009 Podcast interviews from the recent NAHT/NUT conference on Assessment. The NAHT/NUT Conference on Assessment took place in February. During the event Robert Sanders, Editor of Leadership Focus, took the opportunity to interview some of the people taking part in the event. Excerpts from these interviews are below. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/podcasts/naht-nut-soundbites/ 13195 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:44:58 GMT 20120105104458 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:16:45 GMT 20090227151645 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:44:58 GMT 2012010510104458 Site Administrator Assessment Audio Podcasts Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Media Resources The TES has been described by Mick Brookes as an invaluable source of information, ideas and best practice. Find out about a special offer for NAHT members. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/about-naht/naht-partner-contacts/member-benefits-news/tes-12-issues-for-1-plus-free-essential-guide/ 9250 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:10:30 GMT 20080905151030 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:06:54 GMT 20080904120654 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:10:30 GMT 200809051531030 Site Administrator Assessment Curriculum Government Policy School Management Member Services Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal News Wales/Cymru England Scotland Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Education/Professional Associate Member IAPS The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) is a way of summing up each child`s development and learning achievement at the end of the Foundation Stage. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/foundation-stage-profile-and-target-setting/ 5541 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:22:18 GMT 20080314142218 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:26:22 GMT 20080212152622 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:22:18 GMT 200803141422218 Site Administrator Assessment Target Setting Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Foundation Stage Life Member Please follow the attached link to view a sample policy from Suzanne O`Connell, editor of `Primary Leadership Today`, as discussed in the November / December issue of Leadership Focus. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/advice/advice-home/model-policies/teaching-and-learning-policy/ 3377 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080204000000 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:03:23 GMT 20080204150323 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:28:07 GMT 2011082510102807 Site Administrator Assessment Teaching and Learning Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Policies England Early Years Children's Centres Federated Schools Primary Schools Forums Secondary Special Schools FE Foundation Stage Life Member Writing a Policy Curriculum and practice Model Policies Teaching Useful Teaching and Learning In this paper David Gray tries to identify the issues that he believes, if addressed could redirect the Education Service back to meeting the needs of both the pupils and the business community for the 21st century. http://www.naht.org.uk/welcome/comment/key-topics/assessment/stifling-effect-of-assessment-and-league-tables/ 3216 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 20080130000000 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:41:24 GMT 20080130154124 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:07:57 GMT 201108171640757 Site Administrator Assessment GCSEs Examinations A/AS levels Testing Performance Tables Head Deputy Head Assistant Head Principal Vice Principal Team Leader Briefings/Reports Wales/Cymru England Primary Secondary Special Schools Life Member