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​Assessment Evolved: Why Formative Assessment Must Adapt in the Age of Generative AI cover

​Assessment Evolved: Why Formative Assessment Must Adapt in the Age of Generative AI

Pearson’s new AI report Assessment Evolved reveals how educators can protect learning integrity and rethink formative assessment in the GenAI era, with research-backed guidance to build AI literacy, confidence, and deeper learning....
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​New report launched: Recognising skills, developing opportunity: Doncaster’s badging journey

Doncaster City Council's new report shows how digital badges and a prototype Skills Profile can make skills visible, portable, and employer-ready by embedding credentialing into real adult learning and health pathways....
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​Looking Ahead: A Hopeful Future for Assessment

In a Keynote webinar, Reza Schwitzer, AQA’s Director of Assessment Reform, shared a vision for reshaping curriculum and assessment in England. Focused on steady, meaningful change, he advocates for rebalancing exams, addressing inequities, and integrating technology thoughtfully. By preserving strengths and addressing real-world pressures, Reza envisions an inclusive system that...
​Beyond the Metrics: Reflections on the Curriculum and Assessment Review and Government Response cover

​Beyond the Metrics: Reflections on the Curriculum and Assessment Review and Government Response

The government’s response to the Curriculum & Assessment Review signals a promising shift towards greater curriculum relevance. However, maintaining GCSEs as exam-centric may limit transformative changes. The challenge lies in aligning educational practices with broader goals, embracing varied assessment methods, and ultimately enriching student outcomes....
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​Celebrating Innovation in Assessment: Launch of the Rethinking Assessment Practice Network Case Studies 2025

Discover how schools across the UK are transforming assessment with digital learner profiles, skills-based rubrics, and AI innovation in the new publication, Practice Network Case Studies 2025....
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​Young people need the government to be ambitious on assessment reform

Josh Dean MP sees the Independent Curriculum and Assessment Review as a vital chance to reform an exam-heavy system and argues that ambitious changes could promote well-being and academic success....
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​Readiness for change – preparing for the DfE Curriculum & Assessment Review recommendations

School and trust leaders face constant pressures balancing priorities, accountability, and improvement. With the DfE curriculum review on the horizon, now is the time to prepare. Victoria Merrick shares how she is advising school leaders to engage their teams in dialogue and support them to guide their schools through upcoming...

‘We don’t need AI to educate, but we need to be educated on AI’

James Batten, Assistant Principal for Digital Rashid and Latifa School, Dubai, UAE explores the critical balance between technology and pedagogy, emphasizing the integral role of human intelligence in navigating AI's opportunities and challenges safely and innovatively....
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Reimagining Possibility: Policy, Practice and Innovation in Schools

A unique gathering of school leaders, policy influencers, researchers and stakeholders came together for a policy seminar hosted by AQA, Big Education and Rethinking Assessment. Framed by the national conversation around the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the seminar explored the learning from the Rethinking School programme and considered its implications...
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Towards Enrichment for All: Launching Our New Report on Enrichment Benchmarks

In partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Big Education and Oasis, we're delighted to launch new our report, "Towards Enrichment for All," which outlines benchmarks recommendation to ensure every young person accesses valuable enrichment opportunities, enhancing wellbeing and life skills. Join the movement for a richer, more equitable education....
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Learner Profile Pilots (II): Park Community School

Welcome to our Practice Case Studies Summer Series! Explore how digital learner profiles are shifting assessment methods by highlighting student achievements beyond only academic grades. At Park Community secondary school, these profiles capture skills development such as problem solving and creativity, leadership opportunities and wider experiences, including Rich Challenges, time...
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Learner Profile Pilots (I): Alexandra Primary

Welcome to our Practice Case Studies Summer Series! Explore how digital learner profiles are shifting assessment methods by highlighting student achievements beyond only academic grades. At Alexandra Primary, these profiles enhance communication, engagement, and student motivation, offering a more holistic view of learning....
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