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A research-led early language program that is proven to improve educational outcomes.
Our mission is to translate research evidence into practical application by providing world-class assessments, interventions, and training, to improve educational outcomes for children worldwide and ensure no child is left behind.
National roll-out of Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI) in the UK boosted young children’s language skills by four months
A new independent evaluation of NELI found that children who took part in the programme made on average four months’ additional progress in their language skills. It also found that socio-economically disadvantaged children made on average seven months’ additional progress as a result of receiving the programme, suggesting that NELI could help to close the language development gap between these children and their peers.
GESS Awards Finalist 2023
We're thrilled that the NELI Programme has been shortlisted for a 2023 GESS Award in the Early Years Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year category
OxEd named Evidence and Impact winner in inaugural BESA Awards
The judges said: "OxEd & Assessment demonstrates an outstanding example of a well-designed, comprehensive, independently conducted, and rigorous evaluation."
Why schools need to look beyond dyslexia
Our founder, Maggie Snowling, was recently featured in TES discussing the importance of continuing to raise awareness about dyslexia, but that lesser-known literacy and language difficulties also deserve our attention
OxEd founders recognised among best psychology scientists in the world
Professor Charles Hulme and Professor Maggie Snowling were recently recognised as a 2023 Research.com Psychology Leader, being ranked among the top psychology scientists in the world.
LanguageScreen wins BETT Award for Early Years Digital Product or Service
The judges said LanguageScreen was “an excellent evidence-based resource that allows school staff great diagnostic insights into children's development and identifies areas for precise intervention. It’s affordable, easy to use and time saving. An excellent resource tackling a very important area of need.”
OxEd named as Market Entrant of the Year
We're proud to have been recognised by the Education Investor Awards as 2023 Market Entrant of the Year.
Assessments
Our assessment apps are the fastest and most accurate way to
identify the children who will benefit most from additional
support, resources or intervention.
OxEd and Assessment apps
have been used by over
10,000 schools
to assess more than
500,000 pupils
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Quick and easy to use
No paper marking or calculations
Safe and GDPR compliant
Suitable for ages 3½ to 8 years
10 minutes per test
Colourful and fun for children
Instant results, detailed report
No training required
Use with evidence-based interventions such as Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI)
Interventions
Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI)
The world’s best-evidenced early language intervention, with 5/5 on the EEF padlock scale. Used in over 10,000 schools and shown to improve the language and early literacy skills of children in Reception (4-5 years old) by an additional 3-4 months.
Coming soon: NELI Preschool.
Who are we?
OxEd and Assessment Ltd (OxEd) is a University of Oxford spinout company launched to take the research of Professor Charles Hulme and his team, creators of the Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI), through to practical application in schools. OxEd develops educational assessment apps and interventions which have been shown to improve educational outcomes for children.
OxEd is proud to be affiliated with the University of Oxford and Oxford University Innovation, which develops and finances companies in order to share the benefits of Oxford’s academic excellence, encourage local economic development and create new jobs in the region.
Our founders Professor Charles Hulme and Professor Maggie Snowling are Professorial Fellows at the Australian Catholic University Institute for Learning Science and Teacher Education.