Formative assessment and feedback that’s grounded in the research
Built on decades of formative assessment and feedback research, Nurture helps teachers deliver curriculum-aligned, individualised assessment & feedback at scale, without the hours of extra marking.
Close the feedback loop,
not just the markbook
Nurture turns assessment into a feedback loop, not a grading exercise. Teachers set the task, students show their thinking, and AI generates personal feedback that students are expected to act on.
Teachers create tasks with AI
Describe what you want students to do or upload source material and Nurture generates a structured task aligned to your learning outcomes. Edit it, refine it, or use it as is.
Students submit with confidence
Students submit their work alongside a confidence rating. That self-assessment surfaces the gaps between what they think they know and what they actually demonstrate.
Teachers create personalised feedback with AI
Every student gets individual feedback grounded in their submission, not a generic comment pasted across the class. You review, adjust, approve and release when you are ready.
Students reflect on their feedback
Feedback only matters if students do something with it. Nurture asks students to reflect on what they received and identify what they will do differently before showing their grade, closing the loop between feedback and learning.
Self-assessment, built into every submission
Students rate their confidence and share what they found tricky before handing their work in. That small step turns submission into reflection and tells you what to focus your feedback on.
Feedback before grades
Students don't see their grade until they've engaged with their feedback. It's a simple shift that changes what feedback is for, closing the loop between what teachers give and what students do next.
Built into Microsoft Teams and Canvas
Nurture lives inside the platforms your school already uses. Teachers set tasks, students submit, and feedback flows all without leaving Teams or Canvas.
Frequently asked questions:
How does Nurture Assessments differ from a standard marking tool?
Most tools focus on grading — Nurture is built around the feedback loop. Teachers set the task, students self-assess as they submit, and AI-generated feedback is grounded in each student's individual work. Students then reflect on their feedback before their grade is revealed, so the emphasis stays on learning, not just the mark.
Is this designed for formative or summative assessment?
Nurture is built for formative assessment. It's grounded in decades of research on feedback and formative assessment, including the work of Dylan Wiliam.
What platforms does Nurture Assessments work with?
Nurture runs inside Microsoft Teams and Canvas, so teachers and students access it in the tools they already use. There are no new logins or separate platforms to manage.
How does the AI work, and how accurate is the feedback?
The AI is focused on your curriculum, marking schemes, and materials you upload so feedback aligns with what's actually being taught. Teachers review and adjust every piece of feedback before releasing it to students. The AI drafts and the teacher approves.
Is student data safe?
Yes. Nurture is engineered to protect user data, with safety guardrails designed specifically for education. Student data is never used to train external AI models.
How much time does Nurture actually save teachers?
Schools using Nurture report saving nearly four hours per teacher, per week on assessment and feedback without reducing quality. In many cases, feedback quality improves because teachers can focus on the pedagogical judgement rather than the mechanics of writing comments.
Does Nurture replace the teacher's role in feedback?
No, it's the opposite. Nurture handles the repetitive work of drafting personalised comments so teachers can focus on the human parts of teaching: reviewing student thinking, making instructional decisions, and building relationships with the class.
Can students still see teacher-written feedback?
Yes. Teachers can edit, rewrite, or override any AI-generated feedback before it's released. Every piece of feedback students see has been reviewed and approved by their teacher.
How do students engage with their feedback?
Students don't see their grade until they've reflected on their feedback. That small design choice shifts the focus from the mark to the learning, and builds the reflective habits that formative assessment depends on.
What subjects and year groups does Nurture support?
Nurture works across subjects and year groups from primary through to senior secondary. Because the AI adapts to your curriculum, it works with any subject where written or digital submissions are part of the assessment process.
How do schools get started?
Schools typically start with a small group of teachers to pilot Nurture within their existing Microsoft Teams or Canvas setup. Onboarding, training, and pedagogical support are included as part of getting the platform up and running.
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