The GL Assessment Excellence Programme: Partnership Proposal

Introduction and background

GL Assessment is the UK’s leading provider of formative assessments for schools. More than 3 million assessments are taken in UK primary and secondary schools every year and we have delivered over 7 million online tests to date.

Throughout this document when we talk about a Centre of Excellence we may be referring to all four options unless otherwise stated.

Why become a Centre of Excellence?

A Centre of Excellence is an education establishment that we work very closely with to support our vision to gain a complete understanding of each individual learner’s needs including attitude, ability and attainment. This allows teachers to make informed teaching and learning decisions to track progress effectively over time.

There are four options that you can choose from depending on the features and benefits that are most appealing to you.

Our bespoke partnerships ensure that we deliver the greatest positive outcomes for our Centres of Excellence, our clients and their pupils.

How long will the partnership continue for?Our partnership agreements run for a standard 3-year period, with a short annual review to ensure that both parties are fulfilling their commitments.

How do I become a Centre of Excellence?

Using this document, please take a look at the features and benefits of the different options and decide which one will suit your needs best. Complete pages 5-7 answering the questions relevant to your chosen partnership and return to us when our selection process will begin and we will reach out to you for more information or to book a visit to your school. Should you have any questions about the application process or the terms and conditions of engagement please contact a member of the Training Team on:

T: 0208 996 3624E: GLTraining@gl-assessment.co.uk

Further information on our assessments and associated services can be found at gl-assessment.co.uk.

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Benefits to your establishment

The following outlines the benefits of working with GL Assessment to become an accredited Centre of Excellence. These benefits are available to you annually, unless otherwise stated.

Centre of Assessment Excellence

Advocate Partner Training Partner Training Venue

Product discount 25% off all products* 15% off all products** 15% off all products** 10% off all products***

Event attendance One pair of complementary tickets to each National Assessment Conference

One complimentary ticket to each National Assessment Conference

One complimentary ticket to each National Assessment Conference

One complimentary ticket to each National Assessment Conference

Free spaces on workshops

Up to three Up to three (if providing free venue)

Up to three (if providing free venue)

Up to three (if providing free venue)

Recognition Partner Plaque, Certificate & Logo

Partner Certificate & Logo

Partner Certificate & Logo

Partner Certificate & Logo

Other Work with us on research & development projects, including standardisation. Get involved in product forums and customer panel discussions

Speak with prospective local new users about your experience in using our assessments/ Work with us on trialling, research & feedback

Develop and deliver own accredited training workshop. Work with us on trialling, research & feedback. Host product forums customer panel discussions

*25% discount not applicable to CDS. CDS 3 year deals can receive 10% off years two and three; both discounts also eligible for a FREE SEN Assessment Toolkit (Year 1 only)** 15% discount not applicable to CDS. CDS 3 year deals can receive 10% off years two and three; both discounts also eligible for 50% off SEN Assessment Toolkit (Year 1 only)*** 10% discount not applicable to CDS. 20% off SEN Assessment Toolkit

1. Fantastic discounts available on your product purchases. The amount available and the type of purchase you make will differ between the options. This discount will help you to continue supporting your students by enabling your budgets to go further

2. VIP delegate places at GL Assessment seminars and events – The number of complimentary places per year will differ depending on your chosen option. Our events and seminars offer best-practice training and support and an opportunity to network with other schools and Centres of Excellence. You will receive VIP-invitations for customer-related events and priority booking

3. Contribute to research and development at GL Assessment. Contribute to the inception of new product ideas and play a part in the standardisation of our tests and the trialling of new assessments. Ensure your needs are met from the very beginning of a new product development cycle and benefit from new assessments before they go to market by getting involved with product forums and customer panel discussions (depending on your chosen option)

4. Face-to-face training and support. You could be eligible for a number of free places on our Regional Assessment Workshops when they are hosted at your establishment

5. Online guidance and support modules (unlimited use). Accessible on our website https://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/support/support-videos/, where you can find key guidance and training on the use of core products and interpretation of associated data

6. Promote your school as a Centre of Excellence. Partner schools are promoted on the GL Assessment website (currently visited on average by 60,000 people per month) in a dedicated Centres of Assessment Excellence section that includes key information about your school and cites you as a school that others can approach for assessment support. We also provide a GL Assessment

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Centre of Excellence certificate to display in your school, and a logo that you can include in your signatures or for letter-headed paper

Your commitment to GL Assessment

We know that all schools are diverse, so we have created four distinct types of participation. Please note that these are commitments we require annually.

Centre of Assessment Excellence Agree to provide up to 2 speakers for slots* at events/conferences hosted by GL Assessment (or

on behalf of GL Assessment) per year if required To work with our Communications team to create pre-written articles and speak to educational

journalists who might be writing an article on GL Assessment Provide us with a case study of GL Assessment use by the school Provide us with at least one blog per year Allow GL Assessment to take photographs and/or film assessments in action at your school (with

prior arrangement and consent) If you are able to provide a free venue for GL regional training workshops/seminars led by our

trainers and up to 20 attendees this would be for up to a maximum of two per term

Advocate Partner Agree to be listed as a CDS (or specific assessment) customer referee on a list of regional users Agree to speak with a prospective local new user about your experience in using the

assessment(s) (agreed reasonable number only and with notice) Provide a testimonial or blog on your experience If appropriate provide a suitable room, at no charge, at your school for delivery by GL Trainers of

our programme of workshop events (one to two maximum per term)

Training Partner Within the first year, develop material for and be prepared to deliver a presentation/workshop on a

topic (perhaps a school specialism/strength) suggested by you Be an accredited GL Training venue for workshops/seminars and provide a free venue for two

regional workshops and/or presentations led by our trainers (max 20 people) per term, including promoting these workshops to your network of schools. Any additional sessions would be paid at cost by GL Assessment if required and by arrangement

Host a focus group at the school if required

Training Venue To provide a free venue for two accredited GL Training workshops/seminars per term. The

sessions are led by our trainers (max 20 attendees) and would not require any content preparation work on your part. Any additional sessions would be paid at cost by GL Assessment if required and by arrangement

*Expenses covered

Nomination Form4

The below table aims to help you to decide which option will be most suitable for you:

Which option would you like to apply for?

Option Please tick below [✓]

Centre of Assessment Excellence

Advocate Partner

Training Partner

Training Venue

Reason for nominated option:

Please answer the questions below that are relevant to the option you are nominating your establishment for:

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1. Centre of Assessment Excellence: Please detail specific areas of expertise/excellence you feel you or your colleagues would be able to present on (please list all areas):

2. Centre of Assessment Excellence: Would you be happy to present a workshop at GL Assessment’s National Assessment Conferences? We organise two national conferences per year, one in London and one in Manchester

3. Centre of Assessment Excellence, Advocate Partner: Please indicate which of the following you are happy to support us with (Y/N):

Work with us on a case study about how you use our assessmentsWrite a short blog (circa 500 words) on an assessment-related topic. Please see Appendix 1 for more information and some suggested topicsWork with us on articles that we can contribute to education magazinesTake part in short videos about your use of our assessments and topical assessment-related issuesBe interviewed by education journalists about your use of assessments

4. Centre of Assessment Excellence, Advocate Partner, Training Partner: Please list any areas that you feel you might be able to support GL Assessment in for market research, product development etc. and detail how you can contribute:

5. All: If appropriate please indicate your training room facilities using the table below

Technology Session availability Other

Room name

Max capacity (cabaret layout)

Projector Screen Speakers Wifi AM PMTwilight (6.30pm latest finish)

Able to provide refreshments

6. Training Partner: Would you be happy to host GL Assessment teacher panels at your school and support us in recruiting local partner schools? Our panels are designed to engage with

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between 8 – 10 teachers on different topics, such as assessing maths and assessments for children with SEND, as well as asking for their feedback on our marketing collateral.

7. Training Partner: Please indicate below your specific area of expertise, whether you would be able to provide or design material for that area and if you would be happy to provide a facilitator either at your own venue, or another around the country:

Subject area Design material

Provide material

Provide a facilitator

Deliver at your centre

Deliver at other venues?

E.g. SEN Yes Yes Yes Yes No

8. Training Partner: If appropriate please estimate the frequency of sessions that you would be able to provide a facilitated workshop (e.g. two a term)

9. Training Partner: Would there be a cost to GL Assessment for you/someone within your school to deliver these sessions?

Upon completing the nomination form, please return to us at GLTraining@gl-assessment.co.uk and we will contact you in due course.

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