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Learn More >Supporting pupils in Years 7-to-11 to return to school following absence
Project code: IMABS
Learn more >Text and item trialling for KS2 national curriculum assessments
Project code: KORA (KS1) and ESRA (KS2)
Learn More >Impact of KS1 School Closures on Later Attainment and Social Skills Study 2022/23
Project code: LLON
Learn More >Impact of KS1 school closures on later attainment and social skills 2023/24
Project code: LLUN
Learn More >Research on ethnic disparities in entry to teacher training and progression to senior leadership
Project code: MRET
Learn More >Development of year 6 NFER tests in reading, mathematics and grammar punctuation and spelling
Project code: TESS
Learn More >Development of year 1 and 2 spring NFER assessments in reading and mathematics
Project code: TEST
Learn More >Trial of new texts for future use in Key Stage 2 English Reading assessments
Project code: TOTE
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