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With KS2 progress measures back on the agenda, here’s one from the Insight Inform archive you may enjoy revisiting. 👇 How much can practice tests tell us about eventual KS2 outcomes? @jpembroke.bsky.social explores the data: buff.ly/GHSjVXG

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Predicting KS2 outcomes from practice tests - Insight Inform

Most schools carry out KS2 test practice at several points across year 6. Pupils will attempt previous years’ papers in reading, maths, and grammar, punctuation and spelling; and the results of those…

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

It was great to get out on the road again last week, so really pleased we can share this Data DISCO wrap up!

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follyfellowship.bsky.social @follyfellowship.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Stansfield Tower is miles from anywhere, yet visible from miles around. #Blacko #Lancashire #FollyFellowship #Follies #Folly #follies.org.uk

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InsightHQ @insighthq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This time next week, it will all be over! The speakers are ready and there are some brilliant topics lined up for DISCO Birmingham 👇 @jpembroke.bsky.social @richardselfridge.bsky.social @joshuaperry.bsky.social @suchmo83.bsky.social

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InsightHQ @insighthq.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Progress. We all know what it means… don’t we? 👀 For the last decade, progress has had two distinct meanings in education. With Progress Measures returning, it’s a good time to revisit the difference. @richardselfridge.bsky.social does just that in the latest Insight Inform blog 👉️ buff.ly/AsGqwkZ

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Making Progress in Primary Education - Insight Inform

Progress has had two distinct meanings in education for the last decade. Richard Selfridge looks at the imminent return of Progress Measures, and what this means for Primary schools.

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New from me: Making Progress in Primary Education I take a look at the return of Progress Measures, and what this means for Primary schools in the latest Insight Inform blog. www.insightinform.co.uk/2026/09/18/m... Please read, comment and repost!

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New from Insight Inform: @jpembroke.bsky.social has updated his VA calculator for 2026, so Primaries can explore the impact of individual pupils on overall progress scores, and see how removing pupils affects data... www.insightinform.co.uk/2026/09/14/2...

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2026 Value Added Calculator - Insight Inform

An updated Value Added calculator tool for 2026, with the new prior attainment groups and associated benchmark estimates. Explore the impact of individual pupils on overall progress scores, and see ho...

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Fascinating PISA analysis from Tim Leunig here - lots of food for thought. timleunig.substack.com/p/pisa

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PISA

The education test, not the place in Italy

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's been quite the week for those focusing on primary data. Here's an update from James Pembroke...

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New PISA data out England is now top ten in all three areas (reading, maths, science) and the second highest performing country outside of east Asia (after Estonia). This is a huge public policy success.

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School Data Updates @jpembroke.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thinking about the data checking exercise which shows individual pupil progress scores and PAGs, I’m interested to know what DfE will do in 2028 when prog measured from RBA. Will they keep the black box closed or reveal pupil start points?

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School Data Updates @jpembroke.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

From what I’m hearing, I’m getting impression that issues with KS2 progress go beyond just incorrect classification of High PA group. That there may be problems across the board. Telling that Primary Accountability Technical Guidance still hasn’t been updated (usually out at start of year).

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Exclusive: DfE apologises to primary heads for a mistake in classifying pupils’ prior attainment – but leaders warn of ‘additional stress and workload’ as a result of the data error

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DfE apologises to primary heads for prior attainment error

Schools are advised that progress scores will not be affected, but heads voice fears about ‘additional stress and workload’

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yep. I don’t think I really thought about the setting - having visited very little of Europe when it came out - whereas now, all of locations have some resonance. Can’t go back, as you say.

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We watched it again before a couple of days in Vienna this summer. Such a different world, as you say. Love the way nothing happens, but everything happens.

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Laura McInerney @missmc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

“I leafleted for Reform a couple of years ago but they were not nice people… Oh, have you seen Andy Burnham’s TikTok?” Spent 5 hours trying to do a 1 hour (cancelled) train journey back to London yesterday. Ended up with two teenage mechanical apprentices joining the mission. They taught me a LOT.

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FFT Education Datalab @fftedudatalab.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

NEW: Five things to look out for on results day for A-Levels, T-Levels and other Level 3 qualifications Our usual round-up of everything we'll be looking out for on results day 2026. vist.ly/5e7q4

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Five things to look out for on results day for A-Levels, T-Levels and other Level 3 qualifications - FFT Education Datalab

Our usual round-up of everything we'll be looking out for on results day 2026.

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Adam Boxer @adamboxereducation.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Final episode of the year and it's a BEAST! We are joined by @BeckyFrancis7 to discuss the EEF, evidence based practice, mixed attainment teaching and what makes for inclusive practice. Tune in and share! open.spotify.com/episode/7q9D...

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What is inclusive teaching? With Professor Becky Francis

They Behave For Me · Episode

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InsightHQ @insighthq.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📊 43.7% estimated to achieve full marks in the MTC. 📖 82.1% estimated to achieve the expected standard in the PSC (Y1). These are the latest national estimates from Insight. @richardselfridge.bsky.social and @jpembroke.bsky.social discuss how these results compare to previous years: buff.ly/3ehCfLn

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

New from Insight Inform: The Not the KS2 Results podcast Can’t wait until the official Phonics and Y4 Tables results in the Autumn? Join @jpembroke.bsy.social and me to discuss Insight’s latest estimated national results. www.insightinform.co.uk/podcast/ Please listen, comment and share!

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Podcast - Insight Inform

An education data podcast launching Insight Inform

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The new @theeef.bsky.social 'Guide to Inclusive Teaching' goes live today. It explores universal teaching alongside adaptations and additional support. Explore the guide, the evidence base, and the additional CPD resources here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-ev...

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Great to finally see @adamboxer.bsky.social in action at @educationfest.bsky.social yesterday, with an excellent demonstration of supercharging questioning at @evidencebased.education‘s Big Orange Tent. If you have been at EdFest, which speakers/stands impressed you?

Adam Boxer questioning an audience member

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Evidence Based Education @evidencebased.education · 02/07/2026

Day 1 of the Festival of Education at Wellington College is underway! We are excited to be hosting a dedicated Great Teaching Strand, bringing together a brilliant line-up of speakers who will challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and inspire classroom practice.

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

For now, I suppose we have to say, having missed the initial deadline? Shades of the KS3 debacle a decade or so ago…

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InsightHQ @insighthq.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📢 DISCO is back! Join us for Insight's Data in Schools Conferences (DISCO) in: 📍 Birmingham – 8 October 2026 📍 Manchester – 5 November 2026 A full day of practical insights, expert speakers, and discussion focused on data, assessment, and school improvement. Book your place below 👇️

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InsightHQ @insighthq.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

👋 Hello from Databusting Surrey! Some great conversations are taking place here at Lingfield Primary School as @jpembroke.bsky.social and @richardselfridge.bsky.social explore practical approaches to assessment and data. A big thanks to @theeducakers.bsky.social for inviting us!

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

#FridayFive is yearning for relief. 1. Too Darn Hot (RAC mix). Ella Fitzgerald. 2. Hot in Herre. Nelly. 3. Tomber la chemise. Zumba. 4. The Swimming Song. Louden Wainwright III. 5. Let’s go swimming. Allo’ Darlin’.

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

New from Insight Inform: Insight’s National Estimated PSC & MTC outcomes in 2025/26 This year there was somewhat of a shock as the PSC Expected Standard changed for the first time in its history; See our estimates of what this means nationally. www.insightinform.co.uk/2026/06/24/i...

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Insight’s National Estimated PSC & MTC outcomes in 2025/26 - Insight Inform

This year there was somewhat of a shock as the PSC Expected Standard changed for the first time in its history. We also lookl at our Estimates National Statistics for the PSC and MTC.

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InsightHQ @insighthq.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Your inbox 🤝 our KS1 National Estimates We're getting ready to share our KS1 National Estimates. If you'd like access, you can register below. Spoiler: we haven't stopped at KS1 attainment... 🤫

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School Data Updates @jpembroke.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

For the first time since its implementation in 2012, the phonics pass mark has changed. For 2026, the expected standard is 31/40 or more www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Phonics screening check: 2026 materials

Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2026 phonics screening check.

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

At Insight, we estimate change from 32 to 31 will add around 0.4 percentage points to the overall Phonics figure. Had it been 33, we estimate the figure would have dropped by 3.2%... More info to be published tomorrow 😁

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InsightHQ @insighthq.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Coming soon: Insight's KS1 national estimates. Using data from thousands of pupils, we're able to provide schools with additional context when reviewing KS1 outcomes. Register via the link below 👇

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Tom Needham @tomneedham.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

My second book is out now. If you are interested in curriculum design and how DI ideas can be applied to the everyday classroom, it's well worth a read.

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#FridayFive Greatest vocal performances. 1. Whitney Houston. I Will Always Love You. 2. Kate Bush. This Woman’s Work. 3. I Put a Spell on You. Nina Simone. 4. Prince. The Beautiful Ones. 5. Eric B & Rakim. Microphone Fiend.

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Send up the DISCO signal! We're back, and giving you the opportunity to get involved 😎 Looking forward to settling into our new homes in London and Manchester and returning to Birmingham!

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Teacher Tapp @teachertapp.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Primary subject leaders doing CPD and data analysis - whether they're paid a TLR for it or not. 51% of unpaid subject leaders organise CPD, and 45% analyse pupil data. All the accountability, none of the pay.

Bar chart from Teacher Tapp comparing subject leadership activities undertaken by primary teachers, broken down by TLR payment status. Data from 2,350 teachers surveyed on 30th May 2026.
Paid a TLR (N=553) vs Not paid a TLR (N=1,797):

Monitor teaching or learning (e.g. book scrutiny, lesson visits): 80% / 69%
Plan or update the curriculum or scheme of work: 68% / 62%
Analyse pupil performance data: 65% / 45%
Report to SLT or governors: 69% / 51%
Organise or deliver CPD for staff: 74% / 51%
Something else: 20% / 20%
None of the above: 2% / 8%

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

#FridayFive Five favourite songs from five favourite artists (today, anyway 😎) 1. Naraka. Boards of Canada. 2. Two Thousand and Seventeen. Four Tet. 3. Giant Giant Giant. Me Rex. 4. My Heart is a Drummer. Allo Darlin’. 5. Enjoy the Silence. Depeche Mode.

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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Ofsted inspectors will look more closely at whether pupils with 'barriers to their learning or wellbeing' are achieving well in schools from September Here's all the key changes you need to know... schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-the-key-ch…

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What's changing in Ofsted inspections from September?

The watchdog has updated the guidance inspectors follow when they visit schools

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Helpful summary in Tes of the significant changes to the OFSTED Toolkit and inspection for the new school year. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

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The key changes to Ofsted inspection for 2026-27

Ofsted publishes updated grading toolkits and guides for inspectors coming into effect from September

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Tom Richmond @tom-richmond.com · 22/12/2025

Tests banned in the early years of primary school. Only one exam allowed per term. Most secondary school exams banned too. No more ranking of schools based on exam results. China has decided it's time to 'alleviate excessive testing and academic pressure'. global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/17/...

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China mandates significant cut in routine tests for primary, secondary school students

China has mandated a significant reduction in routine tests for primary and secondary school students to alleviate excessive testing and academic pressure, the Ministry of Education said on Tuesday.

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Albumism @albumism.com · 08/06/2026

Remembering Prince today on what would have been his 68th birthday (born June 7, 1958) album.ink/PrinceHBD

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Richard Selfridge @richardselfridge.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Yep, BoC are nothing if not serious in their exploration of religion, nostalgia and music itself. Seems to be a review designed to get engagement, however negative. Ben BT is definitely out on a limb on this one. Most reviews appear to be more like this: pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...

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Boards of Canada: Inferno

Read Philip Sherburne’s review of the album.

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