“Parents are sceptical that the current exam model is fit for purpose in demonstrating children’s knowledge and skills and in preparing them for further or higher education, or indeed the workplace.” - IAC Member and Parentkind CEO John Jolly. parentkind.org.uk/about-us/news-…

Yet another report demonstrating the breadth of support and consensus for changing how we assess young people. The case for change is irrefutable. It will be better for society, the economy, for teachers and critically for young people and their learning experience and outcomes

Time for change, and time for leaderships from across the political parties to recognises the overwhelming case for change and the growing consensus supporting changing how we assess our young people

This is interesting and encouraging. The devil will of course be in the detail. To move forward the Government and new PM, and to ensure change meets the need of our young people, should read our report neweraassessment.org.uk/findings

Excited to be off to the launch of ICAPE report this morning. As a parent, change to the system of testing in English primary schools can't come soon enough. Govt needs to value children's learning above league tables

A landmark report published by ICAPE today. You can read their work here: icape.org.uk/reports/NEU276…

Looking forward to this really important event. It is time to look beyond exams. A new era for assessment is needed urgently. The case for change is overwhelming. Please read our report before this event - you will get it here neweraassessment.org.uk/findings

One week tomorrow: be part of our important summit on exams. Join: @MaryBoustedNEU @louiseatkinso14 Beth Farhat @IanMearnsMP . and others Sign up at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7XKWHGJ National Education Union NEU Northern NewEraAssessment

Our chair Flick Drummond kicking off our reception - An end to exam factories: a new era in secondary assessment

Fantastic to be at the National Education Union launch of the APPG for schools, learning and assessment. Our Executive Director @OllyNewtonUK highlighting the importance of assessment reform and why now is the time to rethink it The Edge Foundation Rethinking Assessment St Paul's Girls' School Times Group of Institutions Hanumangarh

Important meeting showing the consensus that exists for an end to 'exam factories', & a new era, and change, in secondary assessment Rethinking Assessment @RSylvesterTimes @OllyNewtonUK @MaryBoustedNEU you will get our report making the case for change here neweraassessment.org.uk/findings

Exciting and important conference on a new era for secondary assessment hosted by National Education Union today, beginning with a keynote address from @MaryBoustedNEU. Find out more here: neweraassessment.org.uk/findings

The worm is turning, says @MaryBoustedNEU at Beyond Exam Factories event. A number of commissions are now saying we need an assessment system that is not focused solely on exams and supports students to develop skills for the modern age National Education Union NewEraAssessment

Powerful specialist panel from the @NEEChamber IPPR North @MaryBoustedNEU & Leicester University discussing the need for secondary assessment reform to prepare young people for the world of work and give them life skills they need to fulfil their potential National Education Union NewEraAssessment

Session 2 of ‘Beyond Exam Factories’ event kicks off with powerful review of assessment failings from @vinwynne

Secondary teacher Vikki Fawcett outlines the impact on students of the focus on solely high stakes exams to determine qualifications - futures are decided on the basis of one exam on one day; how is this fair? National Education Union NewEraAssessment

A heartfelt and passionate speech from Vikki. Discussing the flaws in the assessment system, the unfairness of judging a CYP’s ability based on a test without any consideration for circumstances that may happen beyond their control. DurhamNEU NEU Northern

Fantastic contribution from Vikki Fawcett, head of Year 11 at a secondary School in Durham talking about the impact of social and economic inequality on children’s learning and how high stakes exams exacerbate inequality NewEraAssessment

So good to hear from @IanMearnsMP at the NewEraAssessment event from the National Education Union - “Education should be about helping produce well rounded human beings to make a more friendly, amiable society.”

Education should be built around the needs of the kids, not achieving a place on a league table.. I was pleased to be asked to speak at the recent National Education Union event discussing the findings of the NewEraAssessment report. Our young people are so much more than just a test score.