Pearson Research Participation Agreement

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Pearson Clinical UK

At Pearson Clinical UK, we create assessments that help teachers, psychologists, and other professionals understand how people learn and think. These tools are used across schools, healthcare, and support services.

What is happening in this project?

We’re updating tests that measure learning and thinking skills. These tests were first created in the US, and now we’re checking that they work well for people in the UK.

By asking lots of children, teenagers, and young adults to try the tasks, we can see how people typically perform. This helps us make sure the tests are fair, accurate, and useful for spotting when someone may need extra help or support.

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What will the project involve?

We’re inviting children, teenagers, and young adults aged 4–25 to take part in this project. Pearson Clinical UK will check the information you provide to confirm that you’re eligible.

If you are selected, we’ll get in touch to arrange your assessment session(s). Some people may have two sessions, with the second one usually within 4 weeks of the first. Session length depends on age:

4–5 years: about 30–45 minutes

6–7 years: about 80–100 minutes

8–25 years: about 120–180 minutes

Sessions can take place at home or in a suitable public location. A trained professional with an enhanced security check will guide the tasks, which may include listening and speaking activities, reading and writing, problem-solving, and memory tasks.

We always prioritise comfort and wellbeing during the sessions. If anyone starts to feel tired, overwhelmed, or needs a break at any point, that’s absolutely fine — sessions can be paused or split into two shorter visits. We want the experience to feel relaxed, supportive, and at a pace that feels comfortable.

Please don’t worry about performance. We simply want to understand how people typically respond, not who gets the highest score.

If you’d like to get involved:

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The personal information we ask for is only used to make sure we include a wide range of people in this research. It will not be used for any other purpose.

We will not be able to provide you with any test results because the test is still under development.

A small number of participants may be invited for a third session. This may involve repeating one of the tests or completing a similar activity. If selected, we will contact you with full details before anything takes place.

Data Privacy

All the information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence. The results of your test will not be given to any third party. The results will be anonymised and only used by the research team to create score tables.

Information about the way we will use your personal information and keep it secure are set out here.

Taking part in this research project is entirely voluntary and you would be free to withdraw at any time without giving a reason, resulting in all information provided being destroyed. You can read our full data privacy policy here.

If you are not eligible for this project:

If this project isn’t suitable for your age group, you’re welcome to join our general interest list for future opportunities here.

Thank you!

Research & Development Team at Pearson Clinical Assessment UK

Any questions? Please email clinicalresearch@pearson.com

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Date of birth of the person taking part* This field is required.If the child taking part is under 16, a parent or carer must this form. Anyone aged 16 and over must complete it themselves and provide their own consent.
Date of birth
Day
Month
Year
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Current Date
Date
Day
Month
Year
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Age in years
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Your full name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Child's full name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Email address* This field is required.We will use this to contact you if you are selected to take part
example@example.com
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What is your sex?* This field is required.Biological sex at birth
Female
Male
Prefer not to say
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What is the child's sex?* This field is required.Biological sex at birth
Female
Male
Prefer not to say
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What is your gender identity and preferred pronouns?If you’d prefer to skip this question, please leave it blank and continue.
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What is the child's gender identity and preferred pronouns?If you’d prefer to skip this question, please leave it blank and continue.
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What is your ethnicity?* This field is required.
White
Black
Asian
Mixed
Arab
Latin
Other
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What is the child's ethnicity?* This field is required.
White
Black
Asian
Mixed
Arab
Latin
Other
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Which country do you live in?* This field is required.
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
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Which country does the child live in?* This field is required.
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
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Have you lived in the UK for more than 12 months?* This field is required.
YESNO
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Has the child lived in the UK for more than 12 months?* This field is required.
YESNO
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Please tell us how long you have lived in the UK and where you were previously living* This field is required.
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Please tell us how long the child has lived in the UK and where they were previously living* This field is required.
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Please tell us the highest qualification held by your primary caregiver* This field is required.This information is purely for statistical purposes to ensure individuals from a wide variety of educational backgrounds are included.
No qualifications
1–4 GCSEs/CSEs/O-levels/O-grades/Standard Grades (any grade); 1 AS level; NVQ 1; Foundation GNVQ; GSVQ F or I; SVQ 1 or 2, or equivalent
5+ GCSEs (A*–C or 9–4)/CSEs (Grade 1)/O-levels/School Certificate; City & Guilds Craft; RSA; Intermediate Diploma; SCE; SVQ 3; CSYS; GSVQ Advanced; SCOTVEC National Diploma; any equivalent
1 A level; 2–3 AS levels; Level 2 Apprenticeship; BTEC First/General; General Diploma; NVQ 2; Intermediate GNVQ
2+ A levels/4+ AS levels/Higher School Certificate; Level 3 Apprenticeship; BTEC National; SVQ 4
NVQ 3; Advanced GNVQ; City and Guilds Advanced Craft; RSA/OCR Advanced Diploma; ONC (Ordinary National Certificate); OND (Ordinary National Diploma); Progression/Advanced Diploma; Welsh Baccalaureate Advance Diploma
HNC (Higher National Certificate); HND (Higher National Diploma)
Professional qualifications (e.g. teaching, nursing, accountancy)
Degree (e.g. BA, BSc)/Foundation degree; NVQ Levels 4-5; RSA/OCR Higher Diploma; BTEC Higher level; SVQ 5; any equivalent
Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, MA, PhD, PGCE, post-graduate certificates/diplomas)
Other
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Please tell us the highest qualification held by your secondary caregiver* This field is required.This information is purely for statistical purposes to ensure individuals from a wide variety of educational backgrounds are included.
No qualifications
1–4 GCSEs/CSEs/O-levels/O-grades/Standard Grades (any grade); 1 AS level; NVQ 1; Foundation GNVQ; GSVQ F or I; SVQ 1 or 2, or equivalent
5+ GCSEs (A*–C or 9–4)/CSEs (Grade 1)/O-levels/School Certificate; City & Guilds Craft; RSA; Intermediate Diploma; SCE; SVQ 3; CSYS; GSVQ Advanced; SCOTVEC National Diploma; any equivalent
1 A level; 2–3 AS levels; Level 2 Apprenticeship; BTEC First/General; General Diploma; NVQ 2; Intermediate GNVQ
2+ A levels/4+ AS levels/Higher School Certificate; Level 3 Apprenticeship; BTEC National; SVQ 4
NVQ 3; Advanced GNVQ; City and Guilds Advanced Craft; RSA/OCR Advanced Diploma; ONC (Ordinary National Certificate); OND (Ordinary National Diploma); Progression/Advanced Diploma; Welsh Baccalaureate Advance Diploma
HNC (Higher National Certificate); HND (Higher National Diploma)
Professional qualifications (e.g. teaching, nursing, accountancy)
Degree (e.g. BA, BSc)/Foundation degree; NVQ Levels 4-5; RSA/OCR Higher Diploma; BTEC Higher level; SVQ 5; any equivalent
Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, MA, PhD, PGCE, post-graduate certificates/diplomas)
No secondary caregiver
Other
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Please tell us the highest qualification held by the child’s primary caregiver* This field is required.This information is purely for statistical purposes to ensure individuals from a wide variety of educational backgrounds are included.
No qualifications
1–4 GCSEs/CSEs/O-levels/O-grades/Standard Grades (any grade); 1 AS level; NVQ 1; Foundation GNVQ; GSVQ F or I; SVQ 1 or 2, or equivalent
5+ GCSEs (A*–C or 9–4)/CSEs (Grade 1)/O-levels/School Certificate; City & Guilds Craft; RSA; Intermediate Diploma; SCE; SVQ 3; CSYS; GSVQ Advanced; SCOTVEC National Diploma; any equivalent
1 A level; 2–3 AS levels; Level 2 Apprenticeship; BTEC First/General; General Diploma; NVQ 2; Intermediate GNVQ
2+ A levels/4+ AS levels/Higher School Certificate; Level 3 Apprenticeship; BTEC National; SVQ 4
NVQ 3; Advanced GNVQ; City and Guilds Advanced Craft; RSA/OCR Advanced Diploma; ONC (Ordinary National Certificate); OND (Ordinary National Diploma); Progression/Advanced Diploma; Welsh Baccalaureate Advance Diploma
HNC (Higher National Certificate); HND (Higher National Diploma)
Professional qualifications (e.g. teaching, nursing, accountancy)
Degree (e.g. BA, BSc)/Foundation degree; NVQ Levels 4-5; RSA/OCR Higher Diploma; BTEC Higher level; SVQ 5; any equivalent
Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, MA, PhD, PGCE, post-graduate certificates/diplomas)
Other
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Please tell us the highest qualification held by the child’s secondary caregiver* This field is required.This information is purely for statistical purposes to ensure individuals from a wide variety of educational backgrounds are included.
No qualifications
1–4 GCSEs/CSEs/O-levels/O-grades/Standard Grades (any grade); 1 AS level; NVQ 1; Foundation GNVQ; GSVQ F or I; SVQ 1 or 2, or equivalent
5+ GCSEs (A*–C or 9–4)/CSEs (Grade 1)/O-levels/School Certificate; City & Guilds Craft; RSA; Intermediate Diploma; SCE; SVQ 3; CSYS; GSVQ Advanced; SCOTVEC National Diploma; any equivalent
1 A level; 2–3 AS levels; Level 2 Apprenticeship; BTEC First/General; General Diploma; NVQ 2; Intermediate GNVQ
2+ A levels/4+ AS levels/Higher School Certificate; Level 3 Apprenticeship; BTEC National; SVQ 4
NVQ 3; Advanced GNVQ; City and Guilds Advanced Craft; RSA/OCR Advanced Diploma; ONC (Ordinary National Certificate); OND (Ordinary National Diploma); Progression/Advanced Diploma; Welsh Baccalaureate Advance Diploma
HNC (Higher National Certificate); HND (Higher National Diploma)
Professional qualifications (e.g. teaching, nursing, accountancy)
Degree (e.g. BA, BSc)/Foundation degree; NVQ Levels 4-5; RSA/OCR Higher Diploma; BTEC Higher level; SVQ 5; any equivalent
Higher Degree (e.g. MSc, MA, PhD, PGCE, post-graduate certificates/diplomas)
No secondary caregiver
Other
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Is English your primary language?* This field is required.Please select "Yes" only if you can speak, read, and write English fluently.
YESNO
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Is English the child's primary language?* This field is required.Please select “Yes” if English is the child’s primary language spoken at home.
YESNO
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What is the child's primary language?* This field is required.If they are bilingual, please tell us which language they speak at home.
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Were you part of a multiple birth?* This field is required.e.g. twins, triplets, etc.
No
Yes - identical
Yes - fraternal (non-identical)
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Was the child part of a multiple birth?* This field is required.e.g. twins, triplets, etc.
No
Yes - identical
Yes - fraternal (non-identical)
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Do you have a visual or hearing impairment?* This field is required.
No
Yes - visual
Yes - hearing
Yes - both visual and hearing
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Does the child have a visual or hearing impairment?* This field is required.
No
Yes - visual
Yes - hearing
Yes - both visual and hearing
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Is the visual impairment corrected?* This field is required.E.g. glasses, contact lenses, etc.
YESNO
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Is the hearing impairment corrected?* This field is required.E.g. hearing aids.
YESNO
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Have you undergone any psychological or psychoeducational testing or assessment in the last 6 months?* This field is required.(This might be at school or privately to assess for learning difficulties or giftedness, etc)
YESNO
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Has the child undergone any psychological testing or assessment in the last 6 months?* This field is required.(This might be at school or privately to assess for learning difficulties or giftedness etc)
YESNO
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Please provide the names of any tests or assessments taken, and when they were completed* This field is required.(e.g. Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-3), the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-5))
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Have you been identified as intellectually gifted?* This field is required.(e.g. Mensa, gifted programme at school)
YESNO
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Has the child been identified as intellectually gifted?* This field is required.(e.g. Mensa, gifted programme at school)
YESNO
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Please provide more information about the giftedness* This field is required.e.g. MENSA membership, results from an IQ test, or gifted programme at school
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
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Do you an official diagnosis of any of the following:* This field is required.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Intellectual Disability (Down Syndrome, Fragile X, etc)
Anxiety
Depression
Epilepsy
Learning Difficulty (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dyspraxia)
None of the above
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Does the child have an official diagnosis of any of the following:* This field is required.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD
Intellectual Disability (Down Syndrome, Fragile X, etc)
Anxiety
Depression
Epilepsy
Learning Difficulty (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dyspraxia)
None of the above
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Please tell us the severity of the diagnosis* This field is required.If there is more than one diagnosis, please describe the diagnosis that is most significant.
Mild
Moderate
Severe
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Can you do the following?* This field is required.Tick all that apply.
Speak clearly
Understand verbal instructions
Identify letters
Read
Write
None of these
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Can the child do the following?* This field is required.Tick all that apply.
Speak clearly
Understand verbal instructions
Identify letters
Read
Write
None of these
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Do you have a history of any of the following:* This field is required.
Seizures
Stroke
Brain or head injury
None of the above
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Does the child have a history of any of the following:* This field is required.
Seizures
Stroke
Brain or head injury
None of the above
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Are you currently:* This field is required.
Admitted to a hospital or psychiatric facility
Taking medications that might impact performance
Experiencing physical disability affecting movement
Undergoing chemotherapy
None of the above
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Is the child currently:* This field is required.
Admitted to a hospital or psychiatric facility
Taking medications that might impact performance
Experiencing physical disability affecting movement
Undergoing chemotherapy
None of the above
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Are you currently taking any medication that could affect attention or thinking?* This field is required.(e.g. anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers)
Yes
No
I'm not sure
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Is the child currently taking any medication that could affect attention or thinking?* This field is required.(e.g. anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers)
Yes
No
I'm not sure
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Please specify the medication(s).* This field is required.Even if you’re unsure, please list any medications so we can look into this further if needed.
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If selected, where is the preferred location for the session?* This field is required.
Home (with a quiet space, a table and chairs)
In a local community space (e.g. a library, community centre, etc.)
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Parent/Carer permission required* This field is required.If you are 16–17 years old, we need to speak with a parent/carer to safely arrange a home visit. Please check with your parent/carer that they are happy for you to provide their details. If you'd prefer for your session to take place in a local community space instead, please go back and amend your response on the previous question.
Yes - I can provide their details
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Postcode* This field is required.This information helps us match participants with an examiner in the local area.
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Parental/Carer consent for child to participate* This field is required.Taking part in this research will involve your child completing learning activities such as listening tasks, reading, writing, problem-solving, and memory activities with a trained professional. You are also consenting for us to share your email address with GiftPay Express for the sole purpose of issuing your eGift Card. You can withdraw from this project at any time without giving a reason. I consent to audio recordings being taken during the session with my child, and understand these will be used only for scoring, will not be shared, and will be destroyed once scoring is complete. By selecting the option below, you confirm that you are the child’s parent or legal guardian and that you give permission for Pearson Clinical UK to use your child’s anonymised data for research purposes.
I consent for my child to take part in this research project
I consent for my child to my child being audio-recorded
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Parent/Carer full name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Parent/Carer email* This field is required.
example@example.com
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Parent/Carer phone number* This field is required.
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Signature* This field is required.
Clear
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How did you hear about this project?* This field is required.
Someone working on the project
Word of mouth
Refer-a-friend
Flyer
Poster
Instagram
Facebook
Pearson Website
Organisation/Club/School
Email from Pearson
Other
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Please tell us the name of the organisation/club/school where you heard about our project.* This field is required.
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Who invited you to take part in this project?* This field is required.(Please enter the name of the individual if known)
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Approval to participate* This field is required.You are consenting for Pearson Clinical UK to use your anonymised responses in their Research Project. You are able to withdraw from this project at any time, without giving a reason. You are also consenting for us to share your email address with GiftPay Express, for the sole purpose of issuing your eGift Card. If you have any questions, please contact as at clinicalresearch@pearson.com.
I agree to take part in this research project
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