PAGS is a BETT & BESA award winning SEN platform, created by specialists in education, psychology, speech and language therapy. Our trusted assessments are based on decades of real-world experience and validated research. This ensures the framework, targets and insights we provide are not only developmentally accurate, but practical for schools.
- Validated through academic research: A Master’s dissertation at UCL, tested 000's of learner and compared PAGS against three gold-standard assessments - the SRS-2, CCC-2, and SDQ - and found strong correlations, confirming its reliability and accuracy.
- Developed by professionals: From educational psychologists to SLTs and inclusion consultants, our contributors bring deep domain expertise.
- Used in the UK and internationally: Trialled in schools across the UK and Belgium; presented at the 12th International Autism Congress.
Cognition & Learning
Created by: Prof. Jo Van Herwegen & Scilla Allen
References: UCL MSc research, developmental psychology, SEND curriculum alignment
Communication
Created by: June Hill & Catherine Powell
References: SLT frameworks, vocabulary development, sensory communication principles
Self-Regulation
Created by: Catherine Powell & Dr Kwan Bruhl
References: Mental health & resilience frameworks, CBT-informed behaviour mapping
Social Interaction & Awareness
Created by: Nazia Ansari & Prof. Jo Van Herwegen
References: Social skill progression models, inclusion pedagogy
Literacy & Sensory Profiles
Created by: Caro Strover (Literacy) and Catherine Powell (Sensory)
References: Orton Gillingham principles, NLP frameworks, British Dyslexia Association guidance
Study Title: Profile, Assessment and Goal Setting Questionnaire: Validation Study
Led by: Prof. Jo Van Herwegen, UCL
Compared Against:SRS-2 (Social Responsiveness Scale)CCC-2 (Child Communication Checklist)SDQ (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire)
Conclusion: PAGS correlated strongly across domains, confirming its use as a valid, reliable profiling tool.
“Overall, the PAGS questionnaire correlated significantly with the standardised questionnaires, implying strong validity. This suggests that PAGS provides a reliable way to measure learner profiles.”
Professor of Developmental Psychology, UCL
Led the validation study of PAGS. Specialist in neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive profiles in children.
Speech & Language Therapist (SLT)
Over 30 years of experience. Specialist in autism and tribunal-based communication assessment.
Sensory & Behaviour Specialist
BSc (Hons), HPD, NLP Master Practitioner. Created the PAGS sensory module and co-developed self-regulation tools.
Educational Psychologist & Literacy Specialist
Developer of PAGS’s literacy assessment. MSc in Educational Psychology, Postgrad Diploma in SpLD (Dyslexia).
Inclusive Education Consultant
Expert in international SEN inclusion strategy and executive function coaching. Contributor to social and cognitive profiles.
Educational Psychologist & SEN Assessor
Over 35 years in international education. Specialist in emotional regulation and executive functioning.
Clinical Psychologist
Expert in ASD and social cognition. Speaker at international SEN conferences and specialist in CBT.
