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Assessing the impact of A-Level reform - issues for schools and colleges, the future position of the AS-Level and preparation for HE and work

April 2018


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This seminar brought together key policymakers and stakeholders from across the education sector to consider the impact of A-Level reform on schools, colleges, students, exam boards and universities.


Delegates assessed the initial reception of the first re-formed A-Levels and the initial impact of their altered structure, emphasis and content - including the early effects on grade boundaries and subject choice.


Attendees also discussed latest thinking on the decoupling of the AS-Level - including the future position of the AS, the implications for the curriculum, and key issues for the teaching profession - such as the setting of predicted grades.


Further areas for discussion on the day included:


  • How universities are now approaching admissions following reform and the rise in the number of students undertaking Extended Project Qualifications;
  • The relationship between the reformed A-Levels, preparation for higher education and future employment; and
  • Whether the removal of the AS allows students to participate in extra-curricular activities at 16-19, and ensures a rounded learning experience.

 



This on-demand pack includes

  • A full video recording of the conference as it took place, with all presentations, Q&A sessions, and remarks from chairs
  • An automated transcript of the conference
  • Copies of the slides used to accompany speaker presentations (subject to permission
  • Access to on-the-day materialfs, including speaker biographies, attendee lists and the agenda