Why the Early Years baseline will fail

Find out in Tes magazine out 17 November Open in browser Hello zimplysimple Ever found yourself involved in a heated debate about the rights and wrongs of testing and assessment in primary schools? Us too. So make sure you’re armed with the latest insight next time the topic comes up. Get the 17 November issue of Tes Magazine to read academic Pam Jarvis’s explanation of why the Early Years baseline check – like the phonics check – will tell us very little about a child's ability, as they go against everything we know about how children learn and develop. Subscribe by Monday 13 November to get your copy of our 17 November issue. subscribe now Also in next week’s issue:   Poor deal for school refusers – psychologist and TV personality Emma Kenney explains how school refusers get a poor deal in the education system – something she knows because she used to be one herself. Do’s and don’t of giving medication – the rules around administering medication to students are clear but often misinterpreted in schools – our guide ensures you stay on the right side of the law. What do you do when parents re-enforce the bad behaviour of their children in school? One head talks about her strategies to overcome this difficult issue. Order your copy of The Independent Governor's Handbook Help your school governors to become more effective with this fully-updated, fourth edition of one of Tes’s best-selling books. Available to buy only from the Tes store. order book Too many emails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.