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Jun 26
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Episode 218: Meaningful school assessmen...

The School of School
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This week, Adam, Robin, and Andy are joined by Sarah Matthews, Head at Stanton St Quintin Primary School, Wiltshire, UK. We’re focusing on assessment, community involvement, and the importance of creating a supportive learning environment — three things Sarah’s school does fantastically. Does celebrating successes help create a positive school culture? Can standardised testing create unnecessary anxiety? Listen to find out!

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