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.
Why the science of learning is a 1000-piece puzzle (with lots of missing pieces)
Dr Lisa-Maria Müller, Head of Research and Policy, Chartered College of Teaching, discussed how at the Global Alliance for the Science of Learning, practitioners championed teacher voices, nuanced evidence use, balanced pedagogy, belonging and diversity to avoid simplistic implementations and unintended consequences.
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.