About

Supporting Schools

We are dedicated to alleviating teacher workload while providing the high-quality assessment data needed to drive student progress.

Our Team

A team to drive learner progress.

Let's work together to achieve something great for your learners.

Steve Newlands

Director

Steve is the founding Director of The Assessment Box and CTC Training & Consultancy Ltd. He has over 28 years' experience in education as a teacher, Senior Examiner, trainer and consultant. His teaching posts were all held in large, urban comprehensive schools in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Leicester and London. Steve has vast experience of working with teachers and students as a teacher, as an LEA Adviser and as an Improvement Director for several large, nationwide Academy Chains. He has extensive experience working on education projects in the Middle East, and is the co-author of the West African Literature Study Guides series, funded by The Ford Foundation.

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Simon Langley

Director of Products & Innovation

Simon has dedicated himself to the field of education since 2011. His diverse experience spans roles including teacher, tutor, mentor and facilitator, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape. He has worked hand-in-hand with students, educators and institutions, empowering them to achieve their academic goals and fostering collaborations that drive progress and deliver exceptional outcomes.

Yvonne Blake

Director of Policy & Strategy

Yvonne has been a teacher of English at both GCSE and A Level for over 40 years, including time as a Head of English working in England and in international schools. She has been a Senior Examiner for GCSE English Language & Literature for over 20 years, and for many years was the Assistant Principal Examiner for GCSE English Literature for a major examination board in the UK.

Catriona Mugglestone

Director of Curriculum & Safeguarding

Catriona has 38 years' experience in Primary Education as a class teacher, middle leader and Deputy Head in large Leicester City primary schools. She was most recently Head Teacher of a large city junior school for 12 years, which was transformed to a good school under her leadership. She has significant experience in all aspects of whole-school leadership, improvement and assessment.

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Dr Kinda Alsamara

Director of Arabic Culture & Language Projects

Dr Kinda Alsamara is an Arabic language educator and lecturer with extensive experience in higher education, professional language training and government programmes. She specialises in Arabic language and communication, with expertise in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and practical language skills for real-world contexts. Kinda has worked with learners from diverse backgrounds and brings a strong understanding of language, culture and the Middle East to her work.

Schools We Support

Trusted by schools, serving every learner.

From state comprehensives to independents and international schools, our examiners support thousands of learners each year — across every subject, specification and background.

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Our Core Values

Accuracy

Reliable data you can trust for predictions.

Support

Reducing workload for your department.

Reliability

Deadlines met, every single time.

Security

Your data is safe in our hands.

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