The Rt Hon Robert Halfon served as the Member of Parliament for Harlow from 2010 to 2024 and served two terms as the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education (2016–17 and 2022–24). Here he offers a snapshot on his thinking around the potential impact Andy Burnham may have on...

Frank Norris argues that while the Milburn Review interim report deserves attention, its real significance lies in how it calls for changes to a system that too often values qualifications over destinations, equity, and genuine opportunity....

Voices from the US - as Transcend launch their latest report on the future of assessment, hear from Mitra Grant on system design for a future-ready assessment model that could use AI to assess students with a level of precision and at scale that was not previously possible....

Our response to the government's Progress 8 consultation welcomes more flexibility but warns the reforms don’t go far enough, calling for a fairer, more inclusive accountability system that values broader qualifications and context....

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....

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....

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...

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....

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....

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....

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...

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....