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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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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · Dec 9

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

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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 1d

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 Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 3d

💫54,730 teachers & senior leaders in England took part in NFER research, assessment trials and products in 2024 🤝 Thank you for your time and commitment ➡️ you make a huge difference and we couldn't do it without you!

#WorldTeachersDay #SupportTeachers

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 3d

🎉Happy World Teachers' Day!

🤝Each year @UNESCO and @eduint partner to create a theme - this year it is 'Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession'. 👇🧵➡️

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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 6d

✅Consider how workload pressures can be tackled in your school
✅Use the evidence to spark conversation with your SLT
✅Read the full Research Bite for more information 🔗linked in Bio

#BackToSchool #AttendanceMatters #EducationMatters

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 6d

💡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.

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 7d

🖥️📱 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/...

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 13d

✅Three ways to improve flexible working options for teachers!
✅Consider how this could work in your school?
✅Read the full Research Bite for more information 🔗linked in Bio

#BackToSchool #AttendanceMatters #EducationMatters

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 13d

💡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. 👇🧵👋

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 15d

💡 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/...

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 15d

Your survey link is in your school admin email inbox now or please email [email protected] and we will resend your survey!

*funded by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and is being undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER).

#HomeworkHelp #Education

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 15d

🤝All responding schools will be entered into a prize draw!
⚠️Deadline to complete the survey: Friday 17th October 2025
➡️Your insights will help shape future policy and practice! ➡️➡️Ready to participate?👇

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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 15d

🔊 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!

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 19d

📊 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 Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 20d

📢 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

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 21d

📸 Day 1 at the @iapsuk Annual Conference and we’re all set up at Stand 53!

We’re excited to speak with Heads and school leaders about how NFER assessments can support confident decision-making in the classroom.

Pop by to say hello and meet the team 👋

#IAPSAnnualConference #NFERAssessments

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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 23d

📍 We’re heading to Brighton for the @iapsuk Conference!

If you are heading to the event, pop along and have a chat with us at Stand 53 about how NFER assessments support pupil progress.

📅 17–19 Sept | 📍 Brighton Centre

#IAPSAnnualConference #NFERAssessments #IndependentEducation #SchoolLeadership

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 26d

🔎📝 Looking for assessments you can trust?

Teachers! We know time is tight and you need tests that support real learning.
NFER Tests are expert-designed, easy to use, and trusted by thousands of schools.

🎯 Download FREE samples 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...

#NFERTests #PrimaryAssessment

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 27d

🔗Read the full Research Bite here: www.nfer.ac.uk/for-schools/...

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 27d

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NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 27d

💡#BackToSchool Toolkit: Attendance 📚

Key insights from our Research Bite
➡️ Helping pupils return to school: strategies for improving attendance
➡️ Designed to support teachers & school leaders with evidence-based actions that can make a difference.
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#Education

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 29d

4/4 💡These are just some of the benefits of using NOA in your classroom. Come along to our demonstration webinar on 16th Sept to find out more 💻 Grab your spot 👉 www.nfer.ac.uk/events/nfer-...

NFER Classroom @nferclassroom.bsky.social · 29d

3/4 ☑️ Engaging for pupils - Our interactive mascots, Noa the Panda and Fern the Robot, help pupils navigate through practice questions while each test contains a range of age-appropriate questions and customisable layouts.