Stothard Education

Assessments in education are a key tool to measure attainment and progress. But whether the assessment is a 'high stakes' entrance exam, a diagnostic progress test, or part of an academic research project, the data obtained will only be meaningful if the assessment is properly designed and appropriately matched to the intended audience. Some key questions include: Is the assessment fair? Will it keep children engaged? Is there any inbuilt bias? Too hard or too easy? Vulnerable to coaching/tutoring? Is the assessment accessible to pupils with additional support needs? ​ This is why I set up Stothard Education - using my thirty years of assessment experience to help ensure children can maximise their educational chances in life by providing assessments that are based on sound theory and proven practice. ​ We work with organisations including schools, universities, publishers and education technology companies to make sure that their educational assessments deliver the required data and outcomes.