Available courses
Number of topics: 9
FREE
Course Description
Unlock the power of Sonar: Office StaffThis e-learning course is designed specifically for administrative staff to learn how to use Sonar effectively in your educational setting at your own pace. Whether you’re new to technology or looking to deepen your skills, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to Sonar’s features, including managing users, tracking attendance, keeping up to date with school statistics and ensuring your tracker is ready for use by teaching staff.
With flexible, self-paced learning, you can dive into modules designed to deepen your understanding of Sonar and its effective use at your own convenience. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to harness Sonar to improve efficiency within school.
This e-learning course will guide administration staff within schools through bite-size learning modules intended to support navigation and understanding of the relevant sections of Sonar pertinent to their administrative role.The course will cover:
- Logging in and Navigation
- Managing Users
- Pupils and Filters
- Classes and Groups
- Setting up Non-Statutory Tests
- Statutory Data
- Parent Reports
These training sessions are available for customers with Sonar Tracker.
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Unlock the power of Sonar on-demandThis on-demand video is designed specifically for administrative staff to learn how to use Sonar effectively in your educational setting. It provides a comprehensive introduction to Sonar’s features, including managing users, tracking attendance, keeping up to date with school statistics and ensuring your tracker is ready for use by teaching staff.
The course will cover:
- Logging in and Navigation
- Managing Users
- Pupils and Filters
- Classes and Groups
- Setting up Non-Statutory Tests
- Statutory Data
- Parent Reports
Number of topics: 14
FREE
Course Description
Unlock the Power of Sonar: Senior LeadersThis e-learning course is designed specifically for senior leaders to learn how to use Sonar effectively in your educational setting at your own pace. It provides a comprehensive introduction to Sonar’s features and tools which will enhance your assessment and reporting efficiency.
With flexible, self-paced learning, you can dive into modules designed to deepen your understanding of Sonar and its effective use at your own convenience. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to harness Sonar to improve learning outcomes within school.
The course will cover:
- Logging in & Navigation
- Pupils/Filters/Pupil Overview
- Viewing Class & Creating Groups
- Adding Users
- Importing/exporting statutory data
- Curriculum Objectives
- Setting up age-related expectation codes using point in time assessment model (PITA)
- Understanding PITA in relation to expected progress and attainment
- Setting up non-statutory test ranges and age-related expectations
- Entering assessment data and key reports for analysis
- Setting Targets
- Identifying gaps in learning
- The Attainment Gap
- Other attainment reports
- Other progress reports
- Statutory Data
- Parent Reports
- Observations in Sonar
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Unlock the power of Sonar on-demandThis on-demand video is designed to introduce senior leaders to key features within Sonar, including pupil information, attendance tracking, configuring assessment and reporting settings, analysing statutory data and key reports to analyse attainment and progress.
The course will cover:
- Logging in & dashboard navigation
- Pupils/Filters/Pupil Overview
- Viewing Class & Creating Groups
- Adding Users
- Importing/exporting statutory data
- Curriculum Objectives
- Setting up age-related expectation codes using point in time assessment model (PITA)
- Understanding PITA in relation to expected progress and attainment
- Setting up non-statutory test ranges and age-related expectations
- Entering assessment data and key reports for analysis
- Setting Targets
- Identifying gaps in learning
- The Attainment Gap
- Other attainment reports
- Other progress reports
- Statutory Data
- Parent Reports
- Observations in Sonar
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Unlock the power of Sonar on-demandThis on-demand video is designed to introduce Early Years teaching staff to the key features within Sonar, focusing on essential tools to support your teaching and assessment practices.
The course will cover:
- Logging in & dashboard navigation
- Pupils & Filters; Classes & Groups
- Inputting assessments: formative, summative, tests and targets
- Observations
- Key Attainment reports
- Key Progress reports
- Parent Reports
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Unlock the power of Sonar on-demand
This on-demand video will enhance your teaching with this Sonar on demand course. This course is designed specifically for teaching staff and introduces Sonar's features, such as progress tracking and assessment data analysis tools, all aimed at improving efficiency and pupil progress in your classroom.
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to harness Sonar to improve teaching outcomes, engage pupils, and create a more efficient and connected learning and assessment environment.
This course will cover:
- Logging in & dashboard navigation
- Pupils & Filters; Classes & Groups
- Inputting assessments: formative, summative, tests and targets
- Observations
- Key Attainment reports
- Key Progress reports
- Parent Report
Number of topics: 12
FREE
Course Description
Unlock the Power of Sonar Tracker for Early Years Education
This e-learning course is tailored specifically for Early Years practitioners looking to make the most of Sonar Tracker. Whether you're new to the platform or seeking to refine your skills, this course provides step-by-step guidance through easy-to-follow modules designed to fit your needs.
With digestible content that you can access at your own pace, you'll quickly learn how to use Sonar Tracker to track and support your young learners' progress. The course ensures you’re fully equipped to harness the platform's powerful tools for meaningful, data-driven insights.
Number of topics: 14
FREE
Course Description
Unlock the power of Sonar: TeachersThis e-learning course will enhance your teaching with Sonar with this self-paced, e-learning course which introduces you to Sonar's features, all aimed at improving efficiency and pupil progress in your classroom.
With flexible online access, you can learn at your own pace through short modules and gain hands-on experience with Sonar’s intuitive platform. Whether you're new to digital tools or looking to refine your skills, this course will empower you to use Sonar effectively and confidently.
This course will cover:
- Logging in & Navigation
- Pupils & Filters
- Classes & Groups
- Assessments: formative, summative, ages, tests and targets
- Key Attainment reports
- Key Progress reports
- Observations
- Parent Reports
Number of topics: 6
FREE
Course Description
Bridge the Gap: Master Sonar Tracker to Support Every Learner and Improve Outcomes
This e-learning course will enable you to gain the insights you need to effectively monitor and support all learners in your school, ensuring no student is left behind. This e-learning course is designed for senior leaders, subject leaders, and class teachers seeking to deepen their understanding of how Sonar Tracker can help identify and reduce attainment gaps between different pupil groups.
With a focus on identifying attainment gaps between Pupil Premium (PP), Disadvantaged students, SEND pupils, and Gender in comparison to their counterparts, this course provides powerful tools and strategies for analysing assessment data to improve pupil outcomes.
Key areas of focus include:
- Statutory Assessment Analysis Insights
- Summative Assessment Analysis
- Formative Assessment Analysis
- Tracking Attainment and Progress Over Time
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Master Sonar Administration: Essential Setup for Effective Assessing and Reporting
This on-demand video you will be guided through the administration aspects of Sonar. This video covers the key administrative functions within Sonar to ensure you are fully prepared for the Assessing and Reporting courses.
Key topics include:
- Navigation
- Managing user roles and permissions
- Pupils and Filters
- Classes and Groups
- Configuring settings for assessments and reports
- Curriculum Overview
- Creating Users
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Mastering the Process of Entering Assessments in Sonar
In this essential on-demand video, you'll be guided through the process of entering assessment data into Sonar, ensuring accurate and efficient data management.
The course covers:
- Pupils/Filters: How to filter and manage pupil data
- Groups: Organising pupils into relevant groups
- Inputting Formative Assessments: Recording ongoing assessments to track student progress
- Inputting Summative Assessments: Adding final assessments to evaluate overall performance
- Inputting Non-Statutory Test Data: How to enter results from non-statutory tests
- Inputting Targets: Setting and recording student targets for progress
- Viewing/Inputting Statutory Data: Managing and updating statutory assessment information
- Creating Observations: Adding detailed observations for individual students
By the end of this video, you'll be ready to confidently input and manage all types of assessment data in Sonar.
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Unlock Pupil Progress: Navigating Attainment and Progress Reports in Sonar
In this on-demand video, staff will be guided through the attainment and progress reports available within Sonar, with a particular focus on the Primary reports.
Key areas covered include:
- Understanding report layout and functionality for effective data analysis.
- How to access and interpret attainment and progress data in Sonar.
While the Primary and EYFS reports share the same layout and functionality, EYFS Practitioners may find it beneficial to explore the EYFS Reporting On-Demand course, which focus specifically on analysing data for Nursery and Reception pupils.
By the end of this video, you'll be equipped to navigate and use Sonar’s reporting features to track pupil progress and inform teaching strategies effectively.
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Mastering EYFS Reports in Sonar: A Comprehensive Guide to Tracking and Analysing Pupil Progress
In this on-demand video, you will be guided through the key attainment and progress reports available for the EYFS phase within Sonar.
The video will cover the following reports:
- Age-Related Overview: A snapshot of students' progress based on age-related expectations.
- Venn: A visual tool for comparing data across different groups or categories.
- Single Pupil Overview: A detailed report focusing on the progress and attainment of individual students.
- Subject Overview: An analysis of student performance across different subjects.
- Summative Progress Analysis: A summary of overall progress based on summative assessments.
- Assessment Conversion Matrix: A tool for converting and comparing assessment scores across different systems.
- Quadrant: A report that visualizes pupil performance and progress in a quadrant chart.
- Test Performance Progress Analysis: A focused report on test results and progress over time.
By the end of this video, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to use these reports to track and analyse EYFS student progress effectively in Sonar.
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Create Customised Parent Reports with Ease: A Step-by-Step On-Demand Guide
In this comprehensive on-demand video, you will be guided step-by-step through the process of creating and generating customised parent report templates tailored to your school's needs.
This video covers:
- Creating a Parent Report Template: Explore how to create reports that reflect EYFS/Primary school achievements and progress.
- Assigning Reports to Classes: Discover how to efficiently assign the right reports to the correct classes.
- Example of a Parent Report: View a sample template in action to understand its layout and content.
By the end of this video, you will be equipped with the knowledge to create clear, professional, and personalised reports for parents, ensuring meaningful communication about pupil attainment and progress.
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Analysing Statutory Data for Improved Pupil OutcomesIn this on-demand video, senior leaders/and or teaching staff will be guided through the range of reports and analysis tools, designed specifically to analyse statutory data to improve pupil outcomes.
The video will cover:
- How to import/export statutory data
- Viewing statutory assessments
- Statutory reports
- Subject Overview Report
- Assessment Conversion Matrix Report
- Statutory Dashboard
Number of topics: 3
FREE
Course Description
Harnessing Sonar Multi-School: Data-Driven Insights for Trust Leaders and ExecutivesIn this insightful on-demand video, Trust Leaders and Executives will learn how to harness the power of Sonar Multi-School to effectively analyse assessment data across multiple schools. This video will guide you through:
- Identifying trends and patterns in student performance
- Recognising areas of strength and potential development across your Trust
- Using data to make informed decisions that drive improvement across schools
By the end of this session, you’ll have the tools to gain a comprehensive view of student progress and attainment across your entire Trust, enabling you to lead with data-driven insights.