Welcome back to the Sonar Tracker Newsletter! We hope you're having a fantastic Spring Term. As always, we like to keep our customers updated with what’s happening, so in this edition, we’ve got some exciting updates, important deadlines, and opportunities you won't want to miss.
Sonar updates
Work is continuing apace on Sonar and we have some fantastic new features on the way in the Summer Term, which we know you will love:
Observations will allow teachers to demonstrate a child’s learning by attaching notes and photos in Sonar.
The Parent Reporting feature will enable you to use the information in Sonar to streamline the report-writing process.
The ‘Multi-school’ dashboard will allow multi-academy trusts to look at live assessment data by school, cohort or context group.
A CTF export will transfer your statutory assessment data to your school management system or send back to local authority.
We’ll be in touch after Easter with more news about these features.
Curriculum coverage and gap analysis
As we approach the end of Spring Term, it is likely that you’ll be considering which children are on track to achieve end of year or end of Key Stage Standards. If your teachers are using the formative assessment in Sonar, there are valuable tools to give see where the gaps in knowledge are for each class or cohort, and to show teachers which elements of the curriculum are still to be covered.
The Spring End Juniper Benchmark Report is due out shortly after the Easter holidays. In order for data to be included in the reports, it must be added into Sonar by Friday 5th April at 5pm. Any data added after that date will not be included and reports cannot be re-run, so please share this date with staff.
The Spring 2 Benchmark Report is the first of the next batch of three termly reports. The cost for the next three reports has been reduced to just £65 (ex VAT) and we will be sending an invoice in March. If you opted out of receiving these reports last year, you won’t be included, but if you have changed your mind, please let us know by Thursday 28th March by emailing us at csschool@junipereducation.org.
If you haven’t seen these fantastic reports before, they compare your own school’s assessment data (including year groups and context groups) to local and national averages. You can see an example report here.
User Voice
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new Sonar ideas portal.
This platform empowers YOU, our valued Sonar customers, to directly shape the future of Sonar.
Here's what you can expect:
Share your ideas for new features, improvements, or innovations.
Upvote the ideas you love, amplifying their impact.
Engage with fellow customers by commenting and collaborating on ideas.
This portal is your direct line to our development team. Your insights and suggestions will guide us as we continue to evolve and enhance our offerings.
Start sharing your ideas today!
For information about how to create an account and other FAQs, click here.
Championing Mental Health and Well-being in Schools with Juniper's CPD Programme
In recognition of Children's Mental Health Week, Juniper Education underscores its commitment to fostering safe, nurturing school environments. Our CPD programme focuses on essential safeguarding, well-being, and learning pillars to ensure staff and pupil success. Dive into our comprehensive resources and training designed to empower educators to address mental health challenges effectively.
Enhance the home-school connection with MarvellousMe, the tool that revolutionises parent-teacher communication. You can significantly improve your pupils' educational and behavioural outcomes by actively engaging parents. MarvellousMe offers an effortless solution for teachers to share updates and achievements, fostering a stronger, collaborative partnership in each child's educational journey.
Juniper Customer Roadshow - Spring Edition (19th & 20th March)
Join our Spring Roadshow for an engaging experience suitable for all Juniper customers. This free, wellbeing-themed event offers insights into multiple Juniper services. Key topics include staff mental health, student wellbeing, the impact of reading aloud on mental health, engagement levels in Early Years, and our comprehensive Wellbeing CPD offering.
School Assessment Leader Updates (6th March, 1:30 pm)
Essential for assessment leaders, this update covers vital topics such as EYFS profile completion for SEND pupils, Year 2 assessments, revised national and regional statistics, access arrangements, and internal moderation techniques for KS1 and KS2 writing. A perfect blend of information and practical guidance for your role.
Safeguarding Meets with Maria (10th May & 21st June, 11 am)
These free sessions provide vital statutory updates and a glimpse into our CPD offerings. Topics include Prevent and Attendance Updates, Child Sexual Abuse focus, Child Mental Health Survey in Early Years, and more. A fantastic opportunity to stay updated and lead on safeguarding matters.
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