March 2022
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This conference focused on the future of assessment in England - examining the landscape in the context of the pandemic, and considering lessons learnt and priorities for the future.
Areas for discussion included:
- the assessment system moving forward - including formative, summative, and high-stake assessment, the potential responsibilities of teachers, and alignment in the assessment system
- fairness and transparency - including addressing the attainment gap and making sure provisions are made for those with additional needs
- qualifications and employment - supporting student success, including those who leave school without the required qualifications
- future use of technology - and its potential impact on inclusivity
We are pleased to have been able to include keynote contributions from: Dr Phillip Wright, Director General, The Joint Council for Qualifications; Jill Duffy, Chief Executive Officer, OCR; Louise Hayward, Professor of Educational Assessment and Innovation, University of Glasgow; Alistair McConville, Deputy Head, The King Alfred School, London; and Co-founder, Rethinking Assessment; and Derek Richardson, Vice President and Senior Responsible Officer, Pearson.
The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who attended from the Department for Education; Ofsted; and DWP.
