@Thakeman

Education policy at AQA, former-civil servant and former-former-teacher. Tweet about policy, writing and bad service on trains. All views my own.

 London, England
Joined November 2014
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We’re kicking off a packed day of EPI events at #LDConf at 11:30 with @AQA Ellie Harris (@TheDifferenceEd), David Laws, @natalieperera1, Phil Sayles, @SchwitzerEd & @munirawilson will discuss inclusive curriculum & assessment reform and its wider impact.
Education Policy Institute@EduPolicyInst16 Sep 2025
Replying to @EduPolicyInst
We’re opening the day, at 11:30, with @AQA to ask: what would a Curriculum & Assessment system that works for everyone look like? We’ll explore how inclusive reform could address wider challenges incl. pupil absence and wellbeing. More info: epi.org.uk/events/liberal-de… #LDConf
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We have a packed programme of #LDConf events today from curriculum reform and the role of colleges in regional skills growth to state-independent partnerships and pupil wellbeing. Join us throughout the day with @AQA, @AoC_info, @ISC_schools, and @LSEnews ⬇️
A graphic titled “EPI at Liberal Democrat Conference 2025” with logos of the Association of Colleges, AQA, Independent Schools Council, LSE, and the Education Policy Institute. It lists the programme for Monday 22nd September 2025: 11:30–12:30: What would a Curriculum and Assessment system that delivers for everyone actually look like? (in partnership with AQA) – Durley Suite, Bournemouth International Centre. 13:00–14:00: Empowering Places, Empowering People: the role of colleges in regional skills growth (in partnership with the Association of Colleges) – Durley Suite, Bournemouth International Centre. 18:15–19:15: The role of state–independent partnerships in delivering teaching excellence through shared expertise (in partnership with the Independent Schools Council) – Westbourne Suite, Bournemouth International Centre. 19:45–21:00: Happy and healthy children: the wellbeing reception (in partnership with LSE) – Bryanstone Suite, Marriott. Invite only.

ALT A graphic titled “EPI at Liberal Democrat Conference 2025” with logos of the Association of Colleges, AQA, Independent Schools Council, LSE, and the Education Policy Institute. It lists the programme for Monday 22nd September 2025: 11:30–12:30: What would a Curriculum and Assessment system that delivers for everyone actually look like? (in partnership with AQA) – Durley Suite, Bournemouth International Centre. 13:00–14:00: Empowering Places, Empowering People: the role of colleges in regional skills growth (in partnership with the Association of Colleges) – Durley Suite, Bournemouth International Centre. 18:15–19:15: The role of state–independent partnerships in delivering teaching excellence through shared expertise (in partnership with the Independent Schools Council) – Westbourne Suite, Bournemouth International Centre. 19:45–21:00: Happy and healthy children: the wellbeing reception (in partnership with LSE) – Bryanstone Suite, Marriott. Invite only.

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What is needed from a reformed curriculum and assessment system? We have published a summary paper from roundtables with @AQA, where policymakers and education leaders considered how to deliver a rigorous, enriching education for all. Full paper here: epi.org.uk/publications-and-…
Promotional graphic for the Education Policy Institute. On the left, a teacher is smiling and speaking with a student in a classroom while other pupils work at their desks. On the right, text reads: ‘Event summary paper. Building towards the Curriculum & Assessment Review’s Final Report. Joni Kelly and Helen McGlade. Read the full paper on epi.org.uk’ with the Education Policy Institute logo and a QR code.

ALT Promotional graphic for the Education Policy Institute. On the left, a teacher is smiling and speaking with a student in a classroom while other pupils work at their desks. On the right, text reads: ‘Event summary paper. Building towards the Curriculum & Assessment Review’s Final Report. Joni Kelly and Helen McGlade. Read the full paper on epi.org.uk’ with the Education Policy Institute logo and a QR code.

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Adam Steedman Thake retweeted
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@AQA18 Sep 2025
In advance of the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report by @BeckyFrancis7, we are delighted to have partnered with EPI on this important contribution to education discussions.
Education Policy Institute@EduPolicyInst18 Sep 2025
What is needed from a reformed curriculum and assessment system? We have published a summary paper from roundtables with @AQA, where policymakers and education leaders considered how to deliver a rigorous, enriching education for all. Full paper here: epi.org.uk/publications-and-…
Promotional graphic for the Education Policy Institute. On the left, a teacher is smiling and speaking with a student in a classroom while other pupils work at their desks. On the right, text reads: ‘Event summary paper. Building towards the Curriculum & Assessment Review’s Final Report. Joni Kelly and Helen McGlade. Read the full paper on epi.org.uk’ with the Education Policy Institute logo and a QR code.

ALT Promotional graphic for the Education Policy Institute. On the left, a teacher is smiling and speaking with a student in a classroom while other pupils work at their desks. On the right, text reads: ‘Event summary paper. Building towards the Curriculum & Assessment Review’s Final Report. Joni Kelly and Helen McGlade. Read the full paper on epi.org.uk’ with the Education Policy Institute logo and a QR code.

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Adam Steedman Thake retweeted
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@AQA8 Sep 2025
It’s #LiteracyDay today, and that includes digital literacy. How confident are young people in engaging digitally? @Thakeman writes the latest AQi blog about the myth of the digital native and what young people need in this digital media era > aqa.org.uk/aqi/the-myth-of-t…
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Today is #LiteracyDay and it got me thinking. We can often assume that young people today are naturally digitally literate, born into a naturally digital world. But how true is that? Read my thoughts in my latest AQi blog, link in below.
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@AQA8 Sep 2025
It’s #LiteracyDay today, and that includes digital literacy. How confident are young people in engaging digitally? @Thakeman writes the latest AQi blog about the myth of the digital native and what young people need in this digital media era > aqa.org.uk/aqi/the-myth-of-t…
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Nice try, Skynet. But I'm not falling for an article written by Richard HUMAN. tes.com/magazine/analysis/sp…
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With apologies to Mr Human. It's an insightful article about a prominent issue and I'm sure he's tired of the same old jokes.
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Super chance to celebrate all the hard work we’ve been up to @AQA around real world numeracy, the sort we all need to get by day-to-day. Read about what we’re doing in the tweet below and follow #NationalNumeracyDay for more
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@AQA21 May 2025
We’re delighted to share with you on #NationalNumeracyDay that we've spent the last year working on an exciting and brand new numeracy assessment that focuses on real-world maths.
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Adam Steedman Thake retweeted
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@AQA23 Apr 2025
Thank you again to all those who came to support our Parliamentary reception yesterday on financial education – here are some of our favourite photos with @Sureena4WNE @JoshNewburyMP @AlisonEBennett @Bobby_Seagull.
Two women holding a board that says: "Financial literacy unlocks brighter futures."

ALT Two women holding a board that says: "Financial literacy unlocks brighter futures."

Man at a laptop doing a test.

ALT Man at a laptop doing a test.

A woman holding a board that says: "Financial education: getting young people ready for the world in which they'll live."

ALT A woman holding a board that says: "Financial education: getting young people ready for the world in which they'll live."

A man holding a board that says: "I back universal financial literacy."

ALT A man holding a board that says: "I back universal financial literacy."

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Proud of the work that's gone into our new Maths readiness assessment - AQA Stride. Big thanks to Capital City College for showing the positive impact Stride is already having in centres.
AQA
@AQA13 Mar 2025
Replying to @AQA
We visited Capital City College Group where we heard from students and teachers about how #AQAStride is supporting #LessonPlanning and building #StudentConfidence ahead of maths resits. Fancy a sneak peek into what they told us? Watch it below. (5/5) @informed_edu
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Adam Steedman Thake retweeted
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@AQA7 Mar 2025
Last year, AQA awarded 36,656 project qualifications: which boost learners’ skills, deepen their knowledge and nurture their passions. Congratulations again to Emily on her @AoC_info Project Excellence Award and EPQ!
Association of Colleges (AoC)@AoC_info7 Mar 2025
Great to have @LeighInghamMP mention the recent AoC Student of the Year awards and congratulate AQA Project Excellence Award winner Emily Rizk from @NSCGStafford and @NSCGNewcastle during Business Questions in the House of Commons.
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Adam Steedman Thake retweeted
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@AQA18 Feb 2025
Brilliant to welcome @ZoeFranklinLD to our Guildford office on @UniOfSurrey's campus this morning. AQA colleagues and members of our wonderful Student Advisory Group had a wide-ranging discussion on matters ranging from the creative arts, SEND and the impact of AI on education.
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Thanks @munirawilson for highlighting @AQA's work exploring numeracy, literacy and digital fluency. Looking forward to seeing what the DfE come back with! Full report here: cdn.sanity.io/files/p28bar15…
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Adam Steedman Thake retweeted
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@AQA14 Jan 2025
It’s the first meeting of 2025 for our Expert Steering Group on Numeracy, and today we’re exploring lessons learnt from the Manchester Baccalaureate, and feedback from schools and colleges themselves on our numeracy assessment.
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Adam Steedman Thake retweeted
Reza Schwitzer@SchwitzerEd9 Jan 2025
Before Christmas, familiar debates were reignited about how to ‘save’ the civil service. I argue in Civil Service World today that policy solutions are only half the battle. To reform the civil service, politics needs to change too.
Civil Service World@CSWnews8 Jan 2025
Policy solutions to fix the civil service aren't viable without political change, writes Reza Schwitzer civilserviceworld.com/profes…

Policy changes can help save the civil service – but only if politics changes too

Policy solutions to fix the civil service aren't viable without political change

civilserviceworld.com
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Adam Steedman Thake retweeted
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@AQA17 Dec 2024
Girls made up only 21% of GCSE Computer Science students in 2023. Dr Chinwe Njoku considers the reasons behind this percentage and why it matters in a new AQi blog. aqi.org.uk/blogs/could-girls…
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Hi @EastMidRailway. Some positive feedback for your very friendly and personable staff at Kettering station. Through good natured humour and genuine human connection, placated lots of annoyed passengers. Didn’t catch his name, but if you do a reward/bonus scheme he deserves it.
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He said he’d clocked on shift at 17:30, if that helps to pinpoint. A good job he was so ace, because if he wasn’t you might’ve had a riot on your hands due to your pisspoor service. Maybe he could get the bonus that’s earmarked for your CEO?
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A huge moment for everyone in education today, with the Curriculum and Assessment Review call for evidence closing today. A great opportunity to share our thoughts on how we could do things differently.
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@AQA22 Nov 2024
📢Today, AQA has responded to the @BeckyFrancis7 #CurriculumAndAssessment Review, which you can view below. We wholeheartedly agree that evolution, not revolution, is the right approach. Teachers have told us the curriculum has become crowded. 1/5 bit.ly/3Z4NJ0C

AQA | About AQA | Consultation Responses

Our responses to Ofqual and Department for Education (DfE) consultations and submissions to the Education Select Committee.

aqa.org.uk
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