Assessment Reform Week: The Essentials
Save the date: 29 June–3 July
Everything you need to understand assessment reform. All in one place.
Assessment reform is raising important questions across education. That’s why AQA is bringing everything together in one dedicated week of clear guidance, practical support and shared discussion.
Across five focused days, you’ll hear from subject experts and school leaders as we explore what the proposed changes could mean for learners, subjects and schools.
From live discussions and subject-focused sessions to practical support and Teacher Panels LIVE, everything is designed to help you understand what matters, what it means for you and how we’ll support you at every stage.
By Friday, you’ll feel more informed, reassured and ready for what comes next, confident that AQA is working alongside you throughout the process.
Five days. One clear journey.
Explore the week and choose the sessions and content most relevant to you.
What does assessment reform mean for me?
Hear from Dale Bassett, Chief Qualifications Officer, as he explores AQA’s vision for assessment reform, what’s confirmed so far and what comes next.
- understand the proposed changes without multiple updates
- hear AQA’s vision for assessment reform
- explore the latest research and customer insights, including early findings from our Teacher Panels
- see a roadmap of the week to help prioritise your time
This informative discussion will be led by our AQA experts Dr Katy Finch, Head of Research and Evaluation and Louise Badham, Head of Assessment Design & Principles.
What does assessment reform mean for schools?
Hear real conversations from school leaders on approaching assessment reform in practice.
This video podcast brings assessment reform to life in real school contexts. You’ll hear directly from others across education, helping you understand how the proposed changes are being approached in schools and academies just like yours.
What does assessment reform mean for my subject?
Subject Sessions – conversations focused on what matters to you and your subject.
Join short webinars led by AQA experts exploring real subject-specific questions, the proposed changes and what they could mean for your teaching.
You’ll gain clarity on the details that affect your classroom, with guidance tailored to your subject, clear answers and practical insight designed to help you feel confident about what comes next.
What support is there?
Explore the support, tools and guidance available now, including myAQA, Data Insights, training and networks you can access straight away.
You’ll also meet the people behind your support, hear how teachers are helping shape future support and discover a central hub for resources, guidance and next steps through myAQA.
By the end of the day, you’ll feel reassured that support is already in place and continuing to evolve alongside schools and colleges.
How can I get involved?
Join us at the Festival of Education for a LIVE Teacher Panel – a chance to hear shared experiences, explore what’s coming next and be part of the wider assessment reform conversation.
Can't make the live panel? Join our Teacher Panels to stay involved and receive short monthly surveys directly to your inbox, helping shape the qualifications, resources and support we develop for teachers and learners.