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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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Hi BlueSky, we're NFER Classroom. 👋
We work to support impact in the classroom - and beyond.
Follow us for the latest @thenfer.bsky.social research, guidance, resources and practical tips for those working in schools: nfer.ac.uk/classroom
We work to support impact in the classroom - and beyond.
Follow us for the latest @thenfer.bsky.social research, guidance, resources and practical tips for those working in schools: nfer.ac.uk/classroom
💭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
➡️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
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
💭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
➡️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
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
✔️ 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
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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
✔️ 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
📢 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
Discover how NOA supports your school’s assessment strategy.
👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/nfer-...
#NFERAssessments #FreeWebinar
November 7, 2025 at 8:11 AM
📢 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
Discover how NOA supports your school’s assessment strategy.
👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/nfer-...
#NFERAssessments #FreeWebinar
😓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. 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
😓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. 🧵👇
📨 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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#EducationResearch
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📨 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
🔗Subscribe to the NFER Round Up newsletter today! 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/news-events/...
#EducationResearch
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
🚀 70% auto-marked
📊 Reliable benchmarking through robust standardisation
💻 Clear, easy-to-use reporting tools
👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...
#NOA #EdTech #PrimaryAssessment
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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October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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
🚀 70% auto-marked
📊 Reliable benchmarking through robust standardisation
💻 Clear, easy-to-use reporting tools
👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...
#NOA #EdTech #PrimaryAssessment
💫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. 🔗👇
➡️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. 🔗👇
October 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
💫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. 🔗👇
➡️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. 🔗👇
🗣️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! 🔗🧵👇
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🗣️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! 🔗🧵👇
🌍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
🗣️ Sharing insights from our latest research on ethnic disparities in teacher retention and leadership progression.
#Education #DiversityinEducation
October 22, 2025 at 11:23 AM
🌍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
🗣️ Sharing insights from our latest research on ethnic disparities in teacher retention and leadership progression.
#Education #DiversityinEducation
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
Two ways to test, one trusted partner.
👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...
#NFERAssessments #FlexibleTesting #PrimaryTeaching
October 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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
Two ways to test, one trusted partner.
👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...
#NFERAssessments #FlexibleTesting #PrimaryTeaching
🔊NEW RESEARCH BITE OUT NOW!🎉
🗣️Earlier this year NFER surveyed over 350 senior leaders and found...🔢🧵👇
🗣️Earlier this year NFER surveyed over 350 senior leaders and found...🔢🧵👇
October 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔊NEW RESEARCH BITE OUT NOW!🎉
🗣️Earlier this year NFER surveyed over 350 senior leaders and found...🔢🧵👇
🗣️Earlier this year NFER surveyed over 350 senior leaders and found...🔢🧵👇
👋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!
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
👋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!
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! 👇
🗣️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! 👇
October 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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! 👇
🗣️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! 👇
🎉ANNOUNCING our upcoming NEW Research Bite – a summary of NFER research into falling pupil numbers & actionable insights for schools from school leaders! 👇🧵
October 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🎉ANNOUNCING our upcoming NEW Research Bite – a summary of NFER research into falling pupil numbers & actionable insights for schools from school leaders! 👇🧵
👋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! 🕺🏽🪩 🧵👇
October 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
👋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! 🕺🏽🪩 🧵👇
📢 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! 👇
October 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📢 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! 👇
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
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
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
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
🎉Happy World Teachers' Day!
🤝Each year @UNESCO and @eduint partner to create a theme - this year it is 'Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession'. 👇🧵➡️
October 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎉Happy World Teachers' Day!
🤝Each year @UNESCO and @eduint partner to create a theme - this year it is 'Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession'. 👇🧵➡️
💡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.
October 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
💡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.
🖥️📱 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/...
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/...
October 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🖥️📱 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/...
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/...
💡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. 👇🧵👋
September 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
💡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. 👇🧵👋
💡 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/...
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/...
September 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
💡 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/...
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/...
🔊 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!
ℹ️ Tell us about how your school helps with homework.
🏃♂️➡️The first 200 respondents will receive a £10 book voucher!
September 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🔊 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!
ℹ️ Tell us about how your school helps with homework.
🏃♂️➡️The first 200 respondents will receive a £10 book voucher!
📊 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/...
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/...
September 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
📊 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/...
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/...
📢 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
“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
September 18, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📢 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
“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