From Paper to Progress: Reducing Primary Assessment Workload
In this webinar, Simon Murphy (Executive Headteacher) joins Anna Rushby (CPO, Juniper Education) to share how his primary school changed its approach to assessment tracking.
You’ll hear the practical steps taken to reduce admin, introduce new ways of working, and give teachers more time to focus on pupil progress. A real account of leading change in a school, including what worked and what they would do differently.
Webinar highlights
In this session, Simon discusses:
✓ How to introduce new tracking processes without overwhelming staff.
✓ Ways to reduce assessment administration while keeping professional judgement front and centre.
✓ How clearer information can lead to better conversations about pupils.
✓ Lessons learned from change across the school.
✓ What Simon would repeat — and what he'd do differently.
This session also includes a Q&A session with schools exploring how to improve their assessment processes.

Meet the presenters
Simon Murphy
Executive Headteacher, Scoill Phurt Le Moirrey Primary School

Anna Rushby
CPO, Juniper Education

Watch the on-demand webinar
If you’re reviewing how your school tracks assessment or looking for ways to reduce time spent compiling data, this session offers practical insight from a school leader who has already been through the process.
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