What we assess is what we value. Broadening what we assess to include oracy shows that we recognise oracy as something we value in education as well as across all aspects of life....
A modern portfolio is a compilation of materials that exemplifies skills, qualifications, education, training and experiences. It can be used to demonstrate completed work as well as records of process of work....
A model school for the future to showcase what education could look like if student wellbeing, ethics, sustainability, processing failure and finding one’s purpose in life were at the heart of the curriculum. ...
Parents want the reassurance that their child’s education is preparing them to become rounded and resilient young people, with an adaptable skillset and an aptitude to thrive as citizens in the workplace of tomorrow...
By only measuring knowledge, skills and strengths through exams, we are in danger of perpetuating harmful stereotypes about some of our most disadvantaged students especially those at the intersection of race and class...
Perhaps now is a moment for primary schools to flex their pandemic-fuelled assertiveness muscles and take back assessment control through action, not words....
We must not sleepwalk our way into another summer of disruption and disappointment - we’re at a crucial point in the year and need to demonstrate that another way is possible...
Education in Wales is changing. The new curriculum will equip learners with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to prepare them more effectively for life in an ever-changing world....
The world has changed since the curriculum was devised. While the acquisition of knowledge and qualifications are important, these are currently limiting broader learning
Sarah FletcherChair of HMC Reform of Assessment Working Group
New report published today finds the current educational system is perceived to be failing to prepare young people to thrive, and current assessments are too narrowly focussed and used for the wrong ends...
Here at the Edge Foundation, we strongly believe that one of the biggest levers to achieving substantial change in our education system would be to reform the assessment system...
Insights, evidence and case studies on the case for change, promising practices and new solutions.
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