07/09/2026
I interviewed Dr Mandy Pierlejewski from Leeds Beckett University last week to find out more about her research into the new iPad based Reception Baseline Assessment that is now statutory in all state primary schools.
⚠️SPOILER ALERT⚠️ her findings aren’t encouraging and supportive of screen use in classrooms, creeping Ed tech and the datafication of children. 🫠
I really wanted to find out more especially having a child starting Reception this year. I’ve written to my headteacher to discuss also. Will let you know what I hear back and how I might approach this.
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This is a special episode as it’s so time sensitive for parents this academic year.
Series 4 of with lots of exciting discussions and guests drops later this week 👏
Let me know your thoughts once you listen.
Love Jules 🤎🪶