CAT Interpretation and Analysis Services

Popular with CAT users for over five years, our CAT conferences are set to continue. Suitable for both new and existing users, these one day regional conferences provide professional development through sharing good practice and offering guidance and practitioner advice on making the most of CAT data.

Designed to broaden the understanding of the range of abilities assessed by the test, our CAT conferences also help to demonstrate how results can be used by teachers, schools and local authorities for key school decision-making and target-setting.

For further information please visit
www.gl-assessment.co.uk/catconference

Designed for groups of up to 15 delegates and especially suited to school clusters, federations and academy chains, this seminar is for delegates who are already familiar with the administration of CAT, who are looking for an insight into the analysis of CAT data.

Ideal for use at an INSET day or as a twilight session, the service provides a thorough examination of sample sets of CAT data and reports, offering you additional insight into your own school's data. Attendees also benefit from explanations of statistical terminology and clarification on who should receive your CAT data, when and for what purpose.

Of course, the final agenda for each workshop will vary slightly depending on the specific requirements of the schools attending. However, during a typical workshop, particular focus is given to:

• the identification of pupils, or groups of pupils, for interventions and/or support
• explanation of demographic group datasets for school review and development
• the use of individual profile reports
• an examination of non-verbal, verbal and quantitative subtest results and the implications of low scores and relative differences
• indicators of outcomes at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 and their use in mentoring, target setting and monitoring
• identification of a pupil's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, exploring possible implications for teaching and learning
• making initial comparisons with other standardised data sets
• monitoring change over time and intake ability against national standards
• setting a baseline for the 'value added' by the school
• understanding the limitations of statistical analysis and individual factors

We are running a series of CAT seminars this November in Birmingham, London and Manchester - download the booking form for more details and to book your place.

£595 +VAT (up to half-day);
£895 +VAT (full-day)

Commissioned CAT seminars are also available for up to 15 delegates at selected venues across the country. Attendees can choose between a half-day workshop or a full-day course at a cost per person of £100 +VAT and £195 +VAT respectively

Achieve better value by choosing both services together

• Initial conversation with facilitator
• Identification of key questions and insights from your CAT data, including the implications for the teaching and learning of specific sub-cohorts and individuals
• A school visit by our facilitator to explore and analyse with you the issues arising, highlight priorities and examine appropriate strategies
• A final written report identifying the key questions and agreed actions