The Role of Comprehensive Assessments in Supporting Learners with Special Educational Needs

Assessments are important within a special educational needs context to ensure that learners receive appropriate support and have the right accommodations in place. Yet with the time delay currently being experienced with the formal assessment process, schools are having to rely more and more on observational assessments. Whilst this process provides valuable insights, providing the right support and intervention solely through observations is challenging:

• Observations only focus on outward behaviour
• Different observers may interpret the same behaviour or situation differently
• Students' behaviour can vary in different situations or with different teachers
• They may not capture the full range of a student's strengths and weaknesses
• Some students have complex needs that are difficult to identify through observations alone

Providing timely and appropriate support to learners with special educational needs is vital for their development. However, the challenge of not having a comprehensive understanding of their behaviour and performance can make this process quite daunting for educators, leading to feelings of doubt and uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the support they're delivering.

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How can PAGS help?

At PAGS, we offer comprehensive assessments across four key areas: 

• Cognition and learning

• Communication & Interaction

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health - Social Interaction and Awareness

• Social, Emotional & Mental Health - Self-Regulation. 

Assessments are designed to help schools easily identify strengths and areas of need, providing those working with the learners with actionable targets, strategies, and a wealth of valuable resources. Yet our assessments go beyond mere data points; they empower educators with insightful reports, enabling them to make informed decisions whilst at the same time providing peace of mind knowing they're providing the right support and intervention. 

PAGS is your trusted partner in delivering the support and expertise needed to enhance the educational experience for SEN learners.

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Why Choose PAGS?

PAGS is an all in one digital SEN platform designed to enable educators and SEN teams to make impactful change with learners who have neurodiverse needs, offering:

• Peer reviewed and scientifically validated assessments

• An evidence-based approach to EHCPs and IEP targets

• A platform that aligns Sencos, teachers and parents on learner needs

• All essential tools and data in one central hub

• An automated SEN workflow, customised according to the learners’ needs

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Here’s what other schools are saying about us:

“PAGS gives us clarity, stops us feeling helpless when we are unsure of what a child’s needs may be, and  gives us a strategic direction to support the best outcome for the child” Kerrie Henton, School Principal

“The evidence that PAGS has given us has really helped in EHCP applications. It has been very powerful, particularly in cases where extra funding was necessary.” Nicola Youngman, Lead SENCO

“PAGS has provided me with a more comprehensive overview of my learners and enabled me to draw from different resources. With PAGS I have everything I need all in one place.” Rebecca Hale, SEN Teacher

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Curious to find out more?

You can learn more about PAGS through our website

Find out what other schools like yours are saying about PAGS and how they are using PAGS Assessments & Provision here and here.

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Unsure of your learners’ needs, or looking to improve your school’s SEN support with accurate streamlined assessments, empowering your educators with measurable support targets and  effective resources?

Book a demo - We will walk you through our complete package so you can get a real feel of how we can help you and your learners reach your SEN goals.

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