In this blog we share the response of ASDAN's CEO, Melissa Farnham, to the Curriculum & Assessment Review Interim Report which was published this week...

Dr Simon Child, Head of Assessment Training, Cambridge University Press & Assessment advocates for enhanced assessment literacy among educators and decision-makers as we navigate the future of assessment in an era of rapid change....

Rethinking high school transcripts is more than an administrative tweak—it’s a shift in what we value in education. This blog explores innovative international transcript models, like Melbourne Metrics and the Learner Passport, that go beyond grades to recognize the full spectrum of student learning and competencies....

Dr Alicja Syska, Learning Developer for the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, University of Plymouth, argues that writing teaches us how to think, so let’s rethink, reframe, and reposition the essay....

Dr Jonathan Wheeldon provides an introduction to his thought provoking essay on AI, education and assessment, and argues for 'less testing for ignorance, more focus on human potential'....

AI is reshaping assessment, offering new ways to measure motivation, learning mastery, and critical thinking beyond traditional exams. At a Rethinking Assessment Keynote event, Professor Rose Luckin argued that we must weigh the opportunities—such as adaptive learning and automated feedback—against the threats of bias, data security risks, and overreliance on...

Explore the future of educational assessment with insights from AQA, Quizizz, and Pearson from the Next Generation Assessment conference 2025....

Olly Newton, Chief Executive of the Edge Foundation, shares key insights from the Next Generation Assessment 2025 Conference, where educators, innovators, and thought leaders explored the future of assessment, AI’s role in learning, and the urgent need for a human-centred approach to education....

Enabling the Team Doncaster vision for a Talent and Innovation Ecosystem to support lifelong learning....

How can we ensure assessment truly reflects what we value? Alice Whitby, Teacher Development Lead, Oasis Community Learning, explores how shifting pedagogy from exam-focused teaching to learner-centred approaches enables teachers to align their methods—and assessment practices—with their school's mission, fostering genuine understanding of holistic learner development and progress....

Rethinking Assessment submission to the Curriculum & Assessment Review, November 2024...

The Academies for Character and Excellence are challenging the conventional focus on assessment and emphasising a holistic approach to student development, integrating character education and academic success. Discover how this innovative perspective is reshaping the future of learning and assessment....