End of term’s almost upon us! That’s another academic year gone by, and we hope you had a great one. 💛 Wishing you a restorative summer break, and if you need support with any #assessment, we’ve got you covered. You can always reach out to us here: bit.ly/3RdlJod

Did you know our Reading Support Pathway is based on Gough and Tunmer’s ‘Simple View of Reading’? It identifies 10 reader types you’ll recognise from the classroom and suggests next steps to support them. Check it out here: bit.ly/435kxbZ

We’ve got 16 episodes of our #EducationJoiningTheDots podcast which share useful advice (that you can actually implement in your classroom), stories from school leaders sharing their experience, #LightbulbMoments and jargon-busting of key terms. Tune in and catch up on all the

ICYMI: In May 2025, we announced a partnership with Alps Education & GL Assessment designed to help independent schools drive academic excellence by combining the strengths of both organisations. We’re fusing Alps’ expertise in data-driven performance analysis and our CAT4, the UK’s

How can we help you ensure consistency and quality across all schools in your trust? For one, our digital assessments and instant reports help you access data quickly and make informed decisions. Explore inspiring case studies from MATs like yours, advice from school leaders

It’s officially summer working hours at Renaissance! 🌞 From now until 22 August, our team finishes early on Fridays (and yes, they still get paid for the full day!) to enjoy a bit more sunshine and rest. Find out more about working with us here: bit.ly/4aSoT9N

Need to conduct SEND screening? Explore our #SEND Guide. We’ve made it easy for you to search by age and topic or issue identified, to find appropriate diagnostic tests and interventions and home in on the best match for your needs. Check it out here: bit.ly/3Y6H6MA

Want to find out how to improve literacy and reading in your classrooms next term? Download the Renaissance UK & Ireland What Kids Are Reading report — it explores the top 100 most-read and most-popular books, student attitudes towards reading and more. Check it out here:

Summer’s a great time to go through our #DataSpotlight animations! We’ve got 11 short videos (each only a minute or so) that will help you better understand assessment terminology in time for the next school year. Watch now: bit.ly/4cYAymQ

Our #CAT4 webinars are full of practical tips, insights from teachers and advice on making the best use of your data. Recent topics include ways to maximise your impact and assessment strategy, info on post-testing essentials and driving success in independent schools. Watch

Did you know you can filter by assessment over on our Case Studies Hub? We’ve got over 40 accounts from real teachers, school leaders and schools about our assessments in specific contexts (wellbeing, literacy, SLCN and more) ready for you to explore. Find a case study similar

"Teachers can now group pupils by specific needs, plan targeted interventions and track progress over time.” - Maes Y Morfa Find out how NGRT transformed reading assessment at Maes Y Morfa Community Primary and helped staff identify and support pupils without singling them out. 📖

What does intentional #SEND leadership look like in practice? David Bartram OBE and Berna Bouwer joined Emma Dibden on our #EducationJoiningTheDots podcast earlier this year to share insights from their work across UK and UAE schools. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3PEZw1q

We’re improving how you mark and score CAT4 paper tests! 📝 Soon, you’ll be able to scan papers in school or send them to us and either way, you’ll get full access to our wide range of reports. Join our short webinar (20 Aug, 2pm BST) to find out more & ask your questions:

Have you explored our Primary Hub yet? It’s packed with resources on #SEND, reading, #wellbeing, impact measurement, along with case studies and tools to support your school. Take a look: bit.ly/3YNmjO0

📞“I have never waited on a phone call longer than a few seconds and anyone I have spoken to …has been incredibly helpful.” - Kenny Irvine, Senior Teacher, MHS_T&L Find out why Magherafelt High School chose our CDS package to better understand student data:

ICYMI: We’ve got a new webinar on marking & scoring #CAT4 paper tests! 🗓️ 20 Aug, 2pm BST Find out what’s changing, how it affects your assessments & reports and get your questions answered. Register now: bit.ly/44YWnSR

🎧 Got some time this week? Listen to our #EducationJoiningTheDots episode on the #LostforWords report — exploring how the growing speech and language challenges in UK schools affect learning. Tune in now: bit.ly/4bxK2Xo

Good luck to everyone receiving their A-Level results today! We’re wishing you all the very best, and remember: whatever your next steps, today marks the start of an exciting new chapter. You’ve got this! 🌟

Adopting the New Group Maths Test (#NGMT) in the new school year? Check out our support page for everything you need: ‘About NGMT’, ‘Choosing a test’, ‘Pre-testing essentials’ and ‘Scoring and reporting’. Explore now: bit.ly/48LjMXX