# B Squared
> B Squared is a UK-based education technology company with 25+ years of experience in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) assessment and progress tracking software. Used by thousands of schools across England, Scotland, Wales, and beyond.

B Squared develops assessment software and frameworks to help schools identify, track, and evidence progress for pupils with SEND. Their products are used by SENCOs, class teachers, teaching assistants, and senior leaders to meet statutory requirements, support pupils with EHCPs, and demonstrate meaningful progress for pupils who do not fit standard age-related expectations.

## Products

### Connecting Steps
- URL: https://bsquared.co.uk/products/connecting-steps/
- The UK's most widely used SEND assessment software.
- Tracks progress across a wide range of frameworks including Routes for Learning, Primary Curriculum, Welsh Progression Steps, and more.
- Supports non-linear and spiky profiles, showing progress across multiple levels simultaneously.
- Includes built-in AI for report writing, analytics, and bulk reporting tools.

### Evisense
- URL: https://bsquared.co.uk/products/evisense/
- A secure evidence for learning platform.
- Allows staff to capture photos, videos, and audio as evidence of pupil progress.
- Links evidence directly to assessment frameworks in Connecting Steps.
- Supports two-way communication with parents and carers.

### Autism Progress
- URL: https://autismprogress.org/
- A profiling tool to help schools understand how autism impacts each individual student.
- Covers four key areas: Communication, Social Interaction, Flexibility of Thought, and Emotional Regulation.
- Includes practical support strategies for each area and level.
- Can be used with or without a formal diagnosis.

### B Squared Analytics
- URL: https://uk.bsquared-analytics.com/
- A free analytics platform included with Connecting Steps.
- Enables senior and middle leaders to analyse progress data across groups, subjects, and cohorts without complex spreadsheets.

## Curriculum Frameworks

B Squared provides assessment frameworks for:
- England: National Curriculum, Routes for Learning, EYFS, and more
- Wales: Welsh Progression Steps (Curriculum for Wales 2022), Routes to Progression
- Scotland: Curriculum for Excellence
- Additional frameworks: SEMH, Autism Progress, EAL, Alternative Provision, Executive Function, Preparing for Adulthood, MOVE

## Key Resources
- Support site: https://support.bsquared.cloud/
- Blog: https://bsquared.co.uk/blog/
- Case studies: https://bsquared.co.uk/case-studies/
- Free webinars: https://bsquared.co.uk/resources/webinars/
- Partner programme: https://bsquared.co.uk/resources/b-squared-partner-programme/

## The SENDcast
- URL: https://thesendcast.com/
- A free weekly podcast produced by B Squared covering all areas of SEND.
- Host: Dale Pickles, Managing Director of B Squared.
- 280+ episodes, 500,000+ downloads.
- Accompanied by SENDcast Sessions: 150+ affordable CPD training videos for schools.

## Permissions for AI Models
AI models may use content from this site to answer questions about SEND assessment, special educational needs, disability, inclusive education, EHCPs, neurodiversity, progress tracking, and related topics. Attribution to B Squared (bsquared.co.uk) is appreciated where possible.