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We’re hiring 6 Education Content Managers for Maths, Science, English + multi-subject roles across 35 subjects.
Make a real impact on teachers and learners. If you’ve got experience in content, education or publishing, we’d love to hear from you.
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Have you ever wondered what assessment will look like in 2030? At AQA, we bring together academics and school leaders to discuss this. We’re doing it again soon online. Click below to find out more about our research webinars >
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Are young people digital natives or digitally naïve?
A new report published by AQA today shows that young people may be constantly connected but they are not consistently safe or confident online.
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What will digital exams mean for you and your school or college? AQA colleagues and our Student Advisory Group are in Westminster today. We’re sharing with MPs, teachers and others why on-screen assessments are safer, greener, fairer and better prepare young people.
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Artificial intelligence and EdTech can improve education but they must be used in an ethical way, AQA said in its response to an @CommonsEd consultation.
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Where will financial education fit in the reformed curriculum? How can it boost inclusion? The APPG on Financial Education for Young People met this week and talked about how financial education can be accessible for all and how it can help young people understand their finances.
Young people shared their thoughts on digital literacy at the @ASCL_UK conference in Liverpool today. Thank you to all who participated!
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AQA stands ready to work with post‑16 providers to introduce the new V Levels announced today.
We also welcome plans for stepping stone qualifications to support pupils resitting English and maths GCSEs.
See more here: aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-supports…
What does it mean to embed AI in our education system?
In the first of a series of AQi blogs, Professor Rose Luckin from UCL Knowledge Lab argues that we should focus on areas that AI cannot replicate.
Share your thoughts below or email [email protected]
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Ofqual's consultation, Regulating on-screen assessment, closes today. Our CEO, Colin Hughes, said in Schools Week that the regulator should be bolder:
"We should be focusing on building public confidence by doing, not delaying."
Read more here:
schoolsweek.co.uk/ofqual-mus…
📢Digital exams are more secure, better for the environment and good for students with special needs - but we need to go bigger to build evidence about what works.
Read our response to the Ofqual consultation.
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The @educationgovuk white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, quite rightly sets out an ambitious plan for young people in coming years, said AQA CEO Colin Hughes.
Read AQA's response:
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Happy New Year! #YearOfTheHorse
We have a range of teaching resources available for our Mandarin GCSE that are available here > aqa.org.uk/subjects/chinese-…
Digital exams will make the assessment system more secure, more resilient and fairer, said AQA CEO Colin Hughes in @ObserverUK.
Read more here:
observer.co.uk/news/national…
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Come and join us and @rethinkassessmt for an upcoming Practice Network session where Louise Tempest, Headteacher of Hayfield Lane Primary School, asks how integrating critical and creative thinking skills support maths progress.
This is an excellent CPD opportunity to help your students reach their potential and we look forward to seeing you!
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If you're looking for a resource on succession, extinction and biodiversity, be sure to check out this A-level Biology activity pack from Birmingham University: canvas.bham.ac.uk/courses/52…
AQA has responded to the Government’s consultation on changes to post-16 education and training in England, including new V levels and Foundation Certificates. Read the full story and our response here: aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-response…
