Responsive and adaptive teaching

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Join the Less Marking Community to explore key formative action strategies and learn how to embed them effectively. 
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    Less Marking Course & Community

    Reduce unnecessary marking.

    Discover new ways of using assessment and feedback that can reduce the burden of marking while keeping the focus firmly on responsive and adaptive teaching.
    Less Marking Course & Community

    A community of educators at your finger tips.

    Connect with others in the Less Marking Community through the EduScape app who are also doing the course and access exclusive benefits.
    Less Marking Course & Community

    Learn at your
    own pace.

    Access the online Formative Action course and develop a clear understanding of the approach, with practical strategies you can apply in your own setting.
    Less Marking Course & Community

    Make feedback more effective.

    Move beyond feedback that simply tells learners what they did wrong, towards approaches that help learners understand what to do next and take action.

    Develop your knowledge and improve your teaching practice.

    Discover how formative action can transform learning, reduce unnecessary marking and help you respond to what pupils need. This practical course supports you to embed proven strategies in everyday teaching, not just learn the theory. You’ll also join a community of teachers, with ongoing support, practical resources and dedicated webinars every term.

    • Improve learning without increasing workload
    • Make confident, evidence-informed decisions
    • Put practical strategies to work straight away
    • Learn flexibly on your own, or as part of your team
    • Get expert support, termly webinars and access to useful resources
    • Share ideas with a community of fellow teachers from across the globe.
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    Annual subscription for individuals

    £99 + VAT 
    An annual individual subscription gives you flexible access to formative action training, practical resources, expert support and a community of educators all in one place.
    • Learn at your pace
    • Get practical resources
    • Join termly expert webinars
    • Connect with fellow educators
    • Access a year of support.

    Group subscriptions for organisations

    From £500 + VAT 
    Flexible subscriptions for organisations wanting to develop their staff teams. Get all the benefits of an individual subscription but at scale for your team.

    • PDF with guidelines on how to use as a school
    • Possible seat manager
    • Check-in conservation to set everything up

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    As consultants ánd teachers, we have plenty of experience with formative action. We've assisted thousands of teachers in implementing formative action in their lessons, and we're happy to share all our insights with you!
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