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Supporting impact in the classroom and beyond. Follow for the latest @thenfer.bsky.social research, resources and guidance for practitioners and those working in schools. 🏫

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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
📊 Unlock the power of your spring term assessment data Whether you’re an NFER user or not, this free webinar will help you interpret mid‑year assessment information and use it to strengthen teaching and pupil progress. 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/from-... #PrimaryEducation #FreeWebinar
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From data to decisions: Using spring insights to support pupil progress
This webinar provides a demonstration to NFER Online Assessments our new range of online assessments for key stage 2.
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Subscribe here👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/round-up
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
📨 Teachers & school leaders subscribe to our Round-Up newsletter today and get practical, evidence-based insights from NFER straight to your inbox! 🔗 👇 #schools #educationresearch #assessment
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
We’re heading to the #MATsSummit! 🎉 Come and visit us at our stand for: 🤖 Demos & samples of our trusted assessments 🎁 A chance to win some tasty prizes 🎯 Discuss how NFER can support your MAT’s assessment strategy Looking forward to seeing you there 👋 #NFERClassroom
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
💭What steps has your school(s) taken, or considered, to cope with the impact of falling pupil numbers? ➡️Explore other insights in our latest Research Bite about falling pupil numbers, along with a summary of findings into our research: www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/... #SchoolLeadership
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Whether you're paper-based or online, we've got you covered. ✔️ Standardised with 119,000+ pupils 🔒 Trusted data. Trusted partner. 📈 Insight you can rely on - term after term. Find out more about our assessments 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/... #NFERClassroom
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
📢 Join our free NFER Online Assessment demo webinar💻 – 13th Nov 10am – 10:45am. Discover how NOA supports your school’s assessment strategy. 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/nfer-... #NFERAssessments #FreeWebinar
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
🤗Our latest Research Bite explores the key findings & provides actionable insights from school leaders. ➡️Read it here: www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/... #SchoolLeadership
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Strategies for Schools Facing Falling Pupil Numbers
Insights into NFER's research on falling pupil numbers in England, with insights from school and trust leaders
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
😓Are you concerned about falling pupil numbers? We spoke to 350 senior leaders, identifying those who were at least ‘slightly concerned’ about the impact of falling pupil numbers. 🧵👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
📨 Research Bites, relevant updates & opportunities to participate in research... straight to your inbox 🔗Subscribe to the NFER Round Up newsletter today! 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/news-events/... #EducationResearch
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
NFER Online Assessments were designed for busy teachers who want results - not paperwork. 🚀 70% auto-marked 📊 Reliable benchmarking through robust standardisation 💻 Clear, easy-to-use reporting tools 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/... #NOA #EdTech #PrimaryAssessment
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NFER Online Assessments (NOA)
NFER Online Assessments (NOA) have been developed by our in-house assessment experts in collaboration with teachers across the country, to provide you with a high-quality, standardised online…
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🔗Read our latest Research Bite ➡️ www.nfer.ac.uk/fallingpupilnumbers 👉 Falling Pupil Numbers in England: Strategies from School & Trust Leaders #EdResearch
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Strategies for Schools Facing Falling Pupil Numbers
Insights into NFER's research on falling pupil numbers in England, with insights from school and trust leaders
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
💫Research Bites💫 ➡️designed to support schools ➡️provide easily digestible summaries of insights and evidence-based recommendations from NFER research. ➡️free resource suggesting considerations for senior leaders and teachers as you develop planning, policy and practice. 🔗👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
🔗www.nfer.ac.uk/fallingpupilnumbers #SchoolPlanning #PupilNumbers #EducationMatters #SchoolLeaders
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
🗣️School leaders shared their insights with us about how to cope with the impact of falling pupil numbers ➡️ read our latest Research Bite for more findings and actionable insights! 🔗🧵👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🌍This evening Katherine Aston, Research Manager at NFER, joins ASCL Ethnic Diversity Network as guest speaker. 🗣️ Sharing insights from our latest research on ethnic disparities in teacher retention and leadership progression. #Education #DiversityinEducation
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Paper or online? With NFER, you choose the best way to monitor your pupil’s progress – with trusted data to back it up. Two ways to test, one trusted partner. 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/... #NFERAssessments #FlexibleTesting #PrimaryTeaching
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Read the latest Research Bite for an easy-to-read summary of the findings and insights, along with direct quotes from senior leaders & reflective questions to inform your strategy! 🔗LINK #SchoolPlanning #PupilNumbers #EducationMatters #SchoolLeaders
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
➡️82% of senior primary school leaders & 65% of senior secondary school leaders are at least ‘slightly concerned’ about falling pupil numbers ➡️new insights into steps senior leaders are taking, or planning to take, to cope with falling pupil numbers. 🔗👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
🔊NEW RESEARCH BITE OUT NOW!🎉 🗣️Earlier this year NFER surveyed over 350 senior leaders and found...🔢🧵👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
➡️Follow for updates on the publication of this insightful summary!!  📌 #EducationResearch #EducationMatters #SchoolPlanning
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
'While NFER has been highlighting the challenges associated with falling pupil numbers for some years, we wanted to undertake this research to understand more about the scale of the current impact on schools and explore how schools have been mitigating the impact on their schools'. 📌🧵👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
👋Meet Jenna Julius, Research Director at NFER and co-author of the blog used to create our upcoming Research Bite about falling pupil numbers! 💬 Here's what Jenna said about the Research Bite 🧵👇🏃‍➡️Don't miss her fun fact at the end!
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
💫Your insights will help shape future policy and practice! Participate here: forms.office.com/e/wt6HNW43KU by 24th October '25 ℹ️ Funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and being delivered by the NFER. #homework #education #secondaryschools
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
We’ve launched a new national survey for secondary schools: 🗣️Tell us how your school supports homework, including any use of homework clubs. 🏆All responding schools will be entered into a prize draw and the first 200 respondents will receive a £20 book voucher! 👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
📌Available at the end of October 📨Subscribe to our Round Up newsletter (www.nfer.ac.uk/news-events/...) to receive it direct to your inbox! 👋Follow us for updates on its publication #SchoolPlanning #PupilNumbers #EducationMatters #SchoolLeaders
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NFER Classroom Round Up
NFER Direct for Schools is our monthly e-newsletter for school leaders and practitioners, covering the latest guidance, resources and research from NFER Classroom.
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
🎉ANNOUNCING our upcoming NEW Research Bite – a summary of NFER research into falling pupil numbers & actionable insights for schools from school leaders! 👇🧵
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
➡️Don't miss our upcoming Research Bite: Falling Pupil Numbers in England: Strategies from School & Trust Leaders - subscribe to our Round Up newsletter linked in bio and receive it straight to your inbox! FUN FACT... 👇🧵 #edresearch #Edleadership
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
👋Meet Dr Gustavo Henndel Lopes, NFER Researcher and co-author of the blog behind our upcoming Research Bite... look out for the fun fact in the thread! 🕺🏽🪩 🧵👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
📌Available at the end of October 📨Subscribe to our Round Up newsletter linked in bio to receive it direct to your inbox! 👋Follow us for updates! #SchoolPlanning #PupilNumbers #EducationMatters #SchoolLeaders
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
📢 We are excited to announce our upcoming NEW Research Bite – a summary of NFER research into falling pupil numbers & actionable insights for schools from school & trust leaders! 👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Teachers - replace stress with success! NFER Online Assessments (NOA) provide age-appropriate questions, colourful and customisable layouts, and friendly mascots to guide your pupils. See for yourself. Get your free product tour today 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/... #NFEROnlineAssessments
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
💫54,730 teachers & senior leaders in England took part in NFER research, assessment trials and products in 2024 🤝 Thank you for your time and commitment ➡️ you make a huge difference and we couldn't do it without you! #WorldTeachersDay #SupportTeachers
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
🎉Happy World Teachers' Day! 🤝Each year @UNESCO and @eduint partner to create a theme - this year it is 'Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession'. 👇🧵➡️
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
✅Consider how workload pressures can be tackled in your school ✅Use the evidence to spark conversation with your SLT ✅Read the full Research Bite for more information 🔗linked in Bio #BackToSchool #AttendanceMatters #EducationMatters
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
💡This #BackToSchool Toolkit shares key insights from our Research Bite 📚Workforce: Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025 ➡️ designed to support teachers & school leaders with evidence-based actions that can make a difference.
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🖥️📱 However you test, NFER Online Assessments fit right in. In the IT suite? On tablets in the classroom? Or a mixture of both? NOA works across devices and browsers to ensure compatibility with your school’s setup. Try it this term 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
✅Three ways to improve flexible working options for teachers! ✅Consider how this could work in your school? ✅Read the full Research Bite for more information 🔗linked in Bio #BackToSchool #AttendanceMatters #EducationMatters
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
💡This #BackToSchool Toolkit shares key insights from our Research Bite 📚Teacher Labour Market in England Annual Report 2025 ➡️ designed to support teachers & school leaders with evidence-based actions that can make a difference. 👇🧵👋
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
💡 Let’s talk pricing… Whether you want to use online assessments on a term-by-term basis or across subjects and year groups our new, flexible tokens give you just that. Looking for longer term use? Check out our three-year subscriptions! Ready to get started? 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Your survey link is in your school admin email inbox now or please email homeworkresearch@nfer.ac.uk and we will resend your survey! *funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and is being undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). #HomeworkHelp #Education
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
🤝All responding schools will be entered into a prize draw! ⚠️Deadline to complete the survey: Friday 17th October 2025 ➡️Your insights will help shape future policy and practice! ➡️➡️Ready to participate?👇
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
🔊 Secondary school senior leaders... an invitation to participate in a National Survey* is in your inbox now! ℹ️ Tell us about how your school helps with homework. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️The first 200 respondents will receive a £10 book voucher!
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
📊 Want more than just scores? NFER Online Assessments’ Reporting Tool helps schools monitor pupil progression and identify learning gaps using standardised data sourced from over 59,000 assessments! 💡Smarter insights = smarter teaching Try it this term 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
📢 A packed room at @iapsuk Annual Conference as Dr Ben Styles explored: “Should I be using AI to plan my lessons and, if so, how?” 🧠 NFER research shows teachers using AI like ChatGPT saved time without compromising quality. Proud to present NFER Research at this years conference! #IAPSConference
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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
📸 Day 1 at the @iapsuk Annual Conference and we’re all set up at Stand 53! We’re excited to speak with Heads and school leaders about how NFER assessments can support confident decision-making in the classroom. Pop by to say hello and meet the team 👋 #IAPSAnnualConference #NFERAssessments
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