In today’s rapidly evolving EdTech landscape, new tools should lighten the load for teachers, not add to it. The UK education sector has seen huge growth in digital resources, but success depends on features that are intuitive, practical, and genuinely save time.
Unfortunately, assessment and progress tracking remain major pain points. Over half of educators report that administrative tasks linked to assessment and data management take too much time away from teaching. Research also shows that teachers spend more than six hours each week solely on data tasks.*
The message is clear: EdTech must be simple, reduce unnecessary tasks, and deliver insights that teachers and senior leaders can act on immediately.
What Teachers Value in EdTech
Teachers consistently highlight a few features that make technology worth using:
- Time-saving tools - Reduce paperwork and repetitive admin. Some AI-powered platforms already save teachers up to five hours per week - time that can be redirected back into teaching.**
- Accessibility for all pupils - Tools should support different learning styles and ensure every child can engage effectively, promoting inclusivity.
- Ease of use - Not every teacher is a tech expert. Platforms should be intuitive from the start, so staff can log in and get what they need without being a data specialist. Dashboards should highlight strengths, gaps, and trends at a glance.
- Support and training - Teachers need confidence when using new tools. When assessments are running live in classrooms, it’s vital to have help available so that everything goes to plan.
How Quest Progress Supports Teachers
We have developed Quest Progress with teachers to take the stress out of assessment, giving fast, reliable insights while keeping workload low.
- Set assessments in seconds - Assign assessments across English, maths, science, and more in just a few clicks. Whether digital or paper-based, the process is quick and straightforward.
- Accessibility at its core - Following Ofqual guidance, Quest includes text-to-speech, extra time options, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and full-screen mode. Pupils can access assessments confidently on any device.
- Fast, accurate marking - Digital assessments are marked instantly, while paper tests use quick marking tools. Teachers get results in minutes, without admin burdens.
- Data that drives progress - Intuitive dashboards and printable reports show attainment at pupil, class, and whole-school level. Strengths and gaps are clear, helping staff plan interventions with confidence.
- Ongoing support from our team - We understand that things don’t always go to plan in a live classroom, which is why you have access to dedicated support to get questions answered quickly. With Quest Progress constantly evolving, we see this as a two-way process - your feedback helps us shape ongoing improvements.”
Putting Teachers First
EdTech succeeds when teachers are put first: saving time, supporting every pupil, presenting data in actionable ways, and ensuring staff feel confident with the tools at their disposal.
Quest Progress is built around these principles. By making assessment easier, faster, and more insightful, it helps teachers focus on what really matters: supporting pupil progress.
To find out more about Quest Progress, book a quick call
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