Events, Common Entrance, Schools, Common Pre-Tests 7 February 2024

ISEB announce one-day conference for schools on the future of assessment

Join ISEB to have your say on the future of assessment at our one-day conference on 24 April at 10 Union Street, London.

From entrance assessments to public exams, do not miss your opportunity to hear from the product experts and to join colleagues from both the prep and senior sectors.

Confirmed headline speakers include:

      Colin Hughes, CEO of AQA

          Revolution, or evolution? The roadmap to digital exams

          Every year over one million students sit AQA examinations at GCSE and A-level, with the examination board being the largest in the UK.

      Professor Bill Lucas

          Rethinking assessment in schools: why, how, who and when 

          Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning at the University of Winchester.

      Professor Mary Richardson

          The impact of AI technology on assessment design 

          Professor of Educational Assessment at the IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society, and advisor to Pearson, AQA and Qualifications Wales.

In addition to three keynote sessions, conference attendees can also choose from a set of breakout sessions, panel discussions and workshops, including:

– I Before E: How project-based learning sets pupils up with valuable real-world skills

– Replacement GCSE courses

– The power of Adaptive Comparative Judgement in assessing creative writing

– Prioritising pupil wellbeing in assessment design

– The future of Common Entrance and the prep school curriculum

Explore the full-day programme now, visit the conference website.

The day-long event will bring together colleagues from both prep and senior schools and the wider education and technology sectors, offering an invaluable opportunity to learn about and have your say on the future of assessment design and delivery. 

Explore the conference website, including our programme of speakers or complete the conference registration form and book now

Please note the conference registration form is only visible when logged into a valid ISEB School or Teacher account, please contact ISEB if you are experiencing difficulty booking your space.

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