Free webinars set to be launched by education data specialists

A series of free webinars are set to be launched by education data specialists FFT.

The first live online sessions will take place on February 9 and focus on FFT's new data analysis tool system for schools and local authorities - FFT Aspire.

The online events, which last for thirty minutes, will be presented by specialists in each topic and participants will have the chance to interact with webinar hosts and presenters by asking questions.

Paul Charman, managing director of FFT, says: "We are delighted to be launching our series of free online webinars.

"The great thing about the online sessions is that individuals or groups can log on from anywhere – their own school, workplace or home - without the need to travel to an outside venue.

Paul adds: "We have a fantastic range of topics lined up over the coming months - from understanding and using the new Aspire system to wider issues such as the impact of new Government peformance measures on primary and secondary schools."

FFT's programme of webinars is regularly updated. To receive information as webinars are programmed please email hello@fft.org.uk To confirm a place on a webinar visit www.fft.org.uk

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For media enquiries please contact FFT Media Officer Sasha Mansworth at sasha.mansworth@fft.org.uk or on 07947 615500.

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About FFT

FFT provides data and analyses to schools and LAs in England and Wales, enabling teachers to inform the setting of ambitious and aspirational targets for students. By analysing pupil results and pupil progress, school leaders have access to insightful data to support school improvement and self-evaluation. FFT has also managed the National Pupil Database for the Department for Education since 2004 and has contracts with the Welsh Government to process data and calculate value added progress indicators for all pupils and schools. For more information visit www.fft.org.uk Follow FFT on Twitter @FFTEdu