Making primary assessment work

How can assessment do more than measure learning? How can it drive it? In this session, Anju and Udani share practical insights from the SPEAK (Strengthening Primary English Communicative Activity for Key stage 1) programme in Sri Lanka, developed in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education. Designed to strengthen English language teaching in lower primary classrooms through targeted and age-appropriate assessments, the project explored how classroom-based data can shape teaching and boost learning. Offering key strategies, practical tools and honest reflections, this interactive session will offer practical advice for anyone working to improve English teaching through more meaningful and responsive assessment practices.

Register to attend on Zoom: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/news-and-events/webinars/webinars-teachers/making-primary-assessment-work-webinar or stream live and on demand on Facebook or YouTube.

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About the speakers

Anju Moses is the Head of English and school education at the British Council Sri Lanka, leading programmes that support national education priorities and empower learners. She was previously executive director of the Avinya Foundation, a non-profit focused on holistic education for underserved youth. Anju is also a published children's author passionate about youth and education.

Udani De Silva is a teacher educator with broad experience in English language education and training across Sri Lanka and the wider Asia region. She works with the British Council on national programmes supporting teacher educators, blended learning, and assessment in both primary and secondary education. She is passionate about building practical, tech-integrated solutions for educators.

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