Upskill your school in formative assessment and feedback
Give your teachers access to a PD programme built on Professor Dylan Wiliam’s research into formative assessment.
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5 courses
Delivered by Professor Dylan Wiliam
30–45 mins
Per course, self-paced learning
Classroom focused
Teachings ready to apply
Why formative assessment
This microcredential helps teachers turn evidence of learning into action, so feedback gets used, not just received.
Earlier insight, faster response
Identify misconceptions and gaps early while there’s still time to act, so teaching can be adjusted before small errors become persistent misunderstandings.
Better use of feedback
Shift from feedback that describes performance to feedback that creates a clear next step, so students know what to do, and do it.
More consistent practice
Build shared routines and language that make formative assessment reliable at scale, supporting coherence across teams, year levels, and schools.
More student agency
Develop students’ ability to judge quality, reflect on progress, and take responsibility for improvement, so learning isn’t dependent on the teacher alone.
What’s in the courses?
Each course is designed to be short, practical, and immediately usable in classrooms. Across the five courses, participants will find a consistent learning experience:
- Clear, plain-language explanations grounded in Dylan Wiliam’s formative assessment research
- Classroom examples that show what the strategy looks like in practice
- Quick checks for understanding at key moments to help ideas stick
- A brief reflection and commitment step so teachers leave with a clear “next move” to try
Providing Feedback That Moves Learning Forward
Teachers learn how to give feedback that leads to action, minimising ego-involving practices, increasing student thinking, and using efficient approaches such as whole-class, peer, and self-assessment.
Clarifying Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
Teachers learn how to make learning goals and quality criteria usable in lessons so students understand what they are learning, what success looks like, and how to improve.
Engineering Effective Discussions, Questions, and Tasks
Teachers learn how to design questions and tasks that surface student thinking, diagnose misconceptions, and support better in-the-moment instructional decisions.
Activating Students as Instructional Resources for One Another
Teachers learn how to build routines for peer support and peer feedback that improve quality and accountability, while strengthening learning for both the giver and receiver.
Activating Students as Owners of Their Own Learning
Teachers learn how to develop student self-assessment, reflection, and retrieval practices so students can monitor progress, ask better questions, and take responsibility for improvement.
Pricing options
The course is still in production and will launch soon. In the meantime, Course 1 is free to try, no payment required. Use code NURTURE100 at checkout to claim.
Claim offerFor individuals
Great for teachers who want to grow their formative assessment expertise.
€200
- Lifetime access to all 5 courses
- Access to future updates to content
- Self-paced, learn in your own time
- Certificate upon completion
For organisations
Great for schools who want to build formative assessment expertise across their staff.
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- Access to all 5 Nurture courses for your whole staff
- Rolled out and managed for your school
- Self-paced, learn in your own time
- Certificate upon completion
Frequently asked questions:
How much does the full program cost?
Pricing is per teacher for individuals, and per school for bulk staff access. Contact us for a quote tailored to your school's size.
Do teachers need any prior training to take these courses?
No. The courses are designed for any classroom teacher, regardless of experience with formative assessment.
How long does each course take?
Each course takes 30–45 minutes and is self-paced.
Is this based on real research?
Yes. The courses are grounded in Professor Dylan Wiliam's research on formative assessment and feedback.
How do we roll this out across our staff?
Once you enquire, we'll work with your school to manage access and rollout for your whole team.
Do teachers get a certificate?
Yes, teachers receive a certificate upon completing each course.
Still have questions?
Contact usStrong teaching starts with strong formative assessment
Get in touch to bring formative assessment training to your school, or explore the courses to see what’s inside.