The Next Generation of Assessment
The ‘evolution not revolution’ message of the Curriculum and Assessment Review (DfE, 2025c) (CAR) is such a binary. It is an important message for educational settings who want to change or expand their provision but also need to be mindful of staff workload and wellbeing as well as expertise and capacity.
Curriculum and Assessment Review – You said, they responded
As your professional body, we put your voices at the heart of our submissions. We shared data from projects such as Rethinking Curriculum; Impact articles showing how different schools implement curriculum and assessment approaches; and we held a number of dedicated focus groups. Thank you for your input.
Your voice in research and policy
As the year comes to an end, we are writing with an update from the Research and Policy department. This list is not exhaustive but it exemplifies how we aim to represent the profession in research and policy circles.
OFQUAL’s Chief Regulator comments on the upcoming Summer assessment period
After a long career as a teacher and school leader, and three years as Ofqual’s Chair, I took up the role of Chief Regulator in January.
Rethinking Accountability
It has been argued that there is an urgent need to rethink the accountability system in England. The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) was created by the Education (Schools) Act 1992
Chartered College of Teaching and SSAT launch new CPD partnership to improve formative assessment
A new partnership between the Chartered College of Teaching and SSAT will support teachers to embed formative assessment practices in their classrooms.
Chartered College of Teaching and ImpactED launch new CPD partnership to develop teacher expertise
A new partnership between the Chartered College of Teaching and ImpactEd will support school leaders to develop skills in education research and inquiry, putting evidence-based research in the hands of practitioners.
Ofqual’s Chief Regulator Outlines the 2023 Exam Arrangements
As we approach this summer’s exam series, I would like to thank you. I know this year has been another challenging one in schools and colleges.
Exams and guidance – Ofqual answer member questions
The Chartered College of Teaching recently polled members on the publication of exam guidance and the impact on the most disadvantaged students.
Reflections on the value of teacher assessment
These are my reflections on the value of teacher assessment from my perspective as a teacher educator