Meet The Team
“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.” - Bill Gates.
What We Do
Checking Progress is an exciting new cloud-based online learning platform offering state-of-the-art education in East Africa, aligned with some of the most prestigious courses and curriculum requirements, such as Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and the IB. It offers realistic questions, immediate feedback, online marking and automatic data tracking.
The Checking Progress Platform is based on cutting-edge technology developed in the UK by Get My Grades. The team behind the platform have extensive experience in both state and private education, and a deep understanding of the latest educational theory, practice and research.
Message from the CEO
We are very proud to present the Get My Grades - Checking Progress Platform to the East African market, with its unique combination of a concept-led curriculum structure, clear online textbook content and database of realistic questions, each with instant feedback.
We've gone to great lengths to build an e-learning platform based on the very latest educational theory and practice - from schema theory to metacognition - as well as incorporating the latest research published by the Education Endowment Foundation in the UK.
Checking Progress will support the education of learners across East Africa, raising standards and outcomes to be amongst the best in the world.
All the content and questions you need for English, Mathematics and Science Secondary School exam preparation.
All of the Checking Progress content is curated by expert teachers and subject specialists. Our adaptive learning software presents questions of an appropriate difficulty and our automatic data entry and tracking saves teachers time whilst giving them better student data.
Student Self-Assessment helps students learn success criteria and develop metacognitive skills. The Checking Progress platform supports a Knowledge Curriculum, helping students go beyond their course and develop elaborate schemata.
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John NicholsBSc, PGCE, MTA
Director and Head of Education, Get My Grades
John has an extensive background in education including as a teacher and tutor. He is a director of The Tutors' Association.
Samantha NicholsBSc
Director and Head of Operations, Get My Grades
Samantha has a wide range of experience and skills in business operations in the technology sector.
Jenn LinningMA, PGCE, CELTA
Head of English, Get My Grades
Jenn is a highly experienced English teacher, with experience teaching English across the world.
Charlotte ForrestMA, MSc, PhD
Head of Research, Get My Grades
Charlotte is a former Cambridge academic with a doctorate in cognitive psychology and a keen interest in educational research.
Bryden CommonsBBSc
Head of Content & Special Educational Needs, Get My Grades
Bryden has a range of specialist knowledge and expertise from various educational settings, with a specific focus on special educational needs.
Jonathan Kingston-Fear
Senior Developer, Get My Grades
Jonathan has a huge range of experience and technical expertise in computing and software development.
Nicolas MorellBSc CS
Senior Developer, Get My Grades
Nicolas has around 10 years of experience in software development in a range of different industries.
Checking Progress Representatives
Sales and Support Management, Checking Progress
Your local Checking Progress team, based in Uganda, can support you with the effective implementation of the platform