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Keeping teachers up to date with the latest news, events and resources.
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What is powerful knowledge and how can it be applied in education?
Our roundtable of experts and The PTI discussed current assessment systems and how powerful knowledge can be integrated into the future of exams.
A big thank you to all our participants and their valuable insights!
Our roundtable of experts and The PTI discussed current assessment systems and how powerful knowledge can be integrated into the future of exams.
A big thank you to all our participants and their valuable insights!
January 30, 2026 at 8:59 AM
What is powerful knowledge and how can it be applied in education?
Our roundtable of experts and The PTI discussed current assessment systems and how powerful knowledge can be integrated into the future of exams.
A big thank you to all our participants and their valuable insights!
Our roundtable of experts and The PTI discussed current assessment systems and how powerful knowledge can be integrated into the future of exams.
A big thank you to all our participants and their valuable insights!
Curious about computer science? join us at BETT UK 2026 at AQA Stand SJ70, Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 January.
Something quackers is coming to our stand... Come and say hello, and explore the future of computer science education with us! 🦆
Something quackers is coming to our stand... Come and say hello, and explore the future of computer science education with us! 🦆
January 16, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Curious about computer science? join us at BETT UK 2026 at AQA Stand SJ70, Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 January.
Something quackers is coming to our stand... Come and say hello, and explore the future of computer science education with us! 🦆
Something quackers is coming to our stand... Come and say hello, and explore the future of computer science education with us! 🦆
AQA has responded to the Government’s consultation on changes to post-16 education and training in England, including new V levels and Foundation Certificates. Read the full story and our response here: https://www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-response-to-consultation-on-post-16-education-and-training
January 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
AQA has responded to the Government’s consultation on changes to post-16 education and training in England, including new V levels and Foundation Certificates. Read the full story and our response here: https://www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-response-to-consultation-on-post-16-education-and-training
AQA welcomes four new Trustees: Mana Abedi, Jennese Alozie, Claire Heald and Steven Robinson.
They bring expertise from across education and business, adding fresh insight to our Board as we continue our work to advance education and support learners everywhere.
They bring expertise from across education and business, adding fresh insight to our Board as we continue our work to advance education and support learners everywhere.
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
AQA welcomes four new Trustees: Mana Abedi, Jennese Alozie, Claire Heald and Steven Robinson.
They bring expertise from across education and business, adding fresh insight to our Board as we continue our work to advance education and support learners everywhere.
They bring expertise from across education and business, adding fresh insight to our Board as we continue our work to advance education and support learners everywhere.
We hope everyone has a restful festive period and a very Happy New Year!
Our offices are now closed and will reopen on Friday 2 January.
Our offices are now closed and will reopen on Friday 2 January.
December 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We hope everyone has a restful festive period and a very Happy New Year!
Our offices are now closed and will reopen on Friday 2 January.
Our offices are now closed and will reopen on Friday 2 January.
From visiting MPs and our Student Advisory Group meetings, to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, it’s been a busy and exciting year.
Our Chief Corporate Affairs and Strategy Officer, Anna Trethewey, presents our highlights of 2025. https://youtu.be/bGf3iJ-viD0
Our Chief Corporate Affairs and Strategy Officer, Anna Trethewey, presents our highlights of 2025. https://youtu.be/bGf3iJ-viD0
Your AQA 2025 Round-up
Our Chief Corporate and Affairs Strategy Officer, Anna Trethewey, talks about AQA highlights from 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
From visiting MPs and our Student Advisory Group meetings, to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, it’s been a busy and exciting year.
Our Chief Corporate Affairs and Strategy Officer, Anna Trethewey, presents our highlights of 2025. https://youtu.be/bGf3iJ-viD0
Our Chief Corporate Affairs and Strategy Officer, Anna Trethewey, presents our highlights of 2025. https://youtu.be/bGf3iJ-viD0
Digital exams will improve young people's digital skills, be better for the environment and improve accessibility for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities, said AQA CEO Colin Hughes as Ofqual launches a consultation about them.
www.aqa.org.uk/news/digital...
www.aqa.org.uk/news/digital...
December 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Digital exams will improve young people's digital skills, be better for the environment and improve accessibility for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities, said AQA CEO Colin Hughes as Ofqual launches a consultation about them.
www.aqa.org.uk/news/digital...
www.aqa.org.uk/news/digital...
Take a moment for a quick festive maths challenge.
Work out the value of each festive image. Then head to our website to see how you did – and explore our curated free resources designed to support your planning and teaching. https://ow.ly/q9ME50XBnLi
Work out the value of each festive image. Then head to our website to see how you did – and explore our curated free resources designed to support your planning and teaching. https://ow.ly/q9ME50XBnLi
December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Take a moment for a quick festive maths challenge.
Work out the value of each festive image. Then head to our website to see how you did – and explore our curated free resources designed to support your planning and teaching. https://ow.ly/q9ME50XBnLi
Work out the value of each festive image. Then head to our website to see how you did – and explore our curated free resources designed to support your planning and teaching. https://ow.ly/q9ME50XBnLi
Check out this Rethinking Assessment blog based on a keynote by Reza Schwitzer on the future of assessment. What changes do you think matter most for students?
https://rethinkingassessment.com/rethinking-blogs/looking-ahead-a-hopeful-future-for-assessment/
https://rethinkingassessment.com/rethinking-blogs/looking-ahead-a-hopeful-future-for-assessment/
December 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Check out this Rethinking Assessment blog based on a keynote by Reza Schwitzer on the future of assessment. What changes do you think matter most for students?
https://rethinkingassessment.com/rethinking-blogs/looking-ahead-a-hopeful-future-for-assessment/
https://rethinkingassessment.com/rethinking-blogs/looking-ahead-a-hopeful-future-for-assessment/
Financial literacy is moving up the agenda - and we’re here to help.
Watch AQA’s Katie Finch & Natalie Wilson share highlights from their Association of Colleges conference session on our numeracy test, designed to boost young people’s skills.
#FinancialLiteracy #AoCConference
Watch AQA’s Katie Finch & Natalie Wilson share highlights from their Association of Colleges conference session on our numeracy test, designed to boost young people’s skills.
#FinancialLiteracy #AoCConference
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Financial literacy is moving up the agenda - and we’re here to help.
Watch AQA’s Katie Finch & Natalie Wilson share highlights from their Association of Colleges conference session on our numeracy test, designed to boost young people’s skills.
#FinancialLiteracy #AoCConference
Watch AQA’s Katie Finch & Natalie Wilson share highlights from their Association of Colleges conference session on our numeracy test, designed to boost young people’s skills.
#FinancialLiteracy #AoCConference
Congratulations to Aleksandra Dmowska at Dudley College of Technology for winning this year’s festive e-Card design competition.
A big thank you to everyone who entered as well – we loved seeing all the entries!
A big thank you to everyone who entered as well – we loved seeing all the entries!
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations to Aleksandra Dmowska at Dudley College of Technology for winning this year’s festive e-Card design competition.
A big thank you to everyone who entered as well – we loved seeing all the entries!
A big thank you to everyone who entered as well – we loved seeing all the entries!
Wondering what the Curriculum & Assessment Review means for you?
Join our Curriculum Connect sessions for English, maths and science to hear from subject experts, ask questions, and get clarity on the updates.
Book your space: https://ow.ly/SrIn50Xu0bv
Join our Curriculum Connect sessions for English, maths and science to hear from subject experts, ask questions, and get clarity on the updates.
Book your space: https://ow.ly/SrIn50Xu0bv
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Wondering what the Curriculum & Assessment Review means for you?
Join our Curriculum Connect sessions for English, maths and science to hear from subject experts, ask questions, and get clarity on the updates.
Book your space: https://ow.ly/SrIn50Xu0bv
Join our Curriculum Connect sessions for English, maths and science to hear from subject experts, ask questions, and get clarity on the updates.
Book your space: https://ow.ly/SrIn50Xu0bv
The Curriculum and Assessment Review has sparked important conversations about what comes next.
Join our Teacher Panels to share your classroom insight and help shape practical, purposeful changes to future qualifications.👇
www.aqa.org.uk/shape-the-fu...
Join our Teacher Panels to share your classroom insight and help shape practical, purposeful changes to future qualifications.👇
www.aqa.org.uk/shape-the-fu...
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The Curriculum and Assessment Review has sparked important conversations about what comes next.
Join our Teacher Panels to share your classroom insight and help shape practical, purposeful changes to future qualifications.👇
www.aqa.org.uk/shape-the-fu...
Join our Teacher Panels to share your classroom insight and help shape practical, purposeful changes to future qualifications.👇
www.aqa.org.uk/shape-the-fu...
AQA is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members of its Executive Team.
www.aqa.org.uk/news/new-app...
www.aqa.org.uk/news/new-app...
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
AQA is delighted to announce the appointment of two new members of its Executive Team.
www.aqa.org.uk/news/new-app...
www.aqa.org.uk/news/new-app...
Today saw the final Student Advisory Group meeting of 2025 - what a packed day it was!
The Curriculum and Assessment Review and party conferences were just two of the topics under discussion. We also said goodbye to several members who’d been with us for two years. Thank you and best of luck!
The Curriculum and Assessment Review and party conferences were just two of the topics under discussion. We also said goodbye to several members who’d been with us for two years. Thank you and best of luck!
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Today saw the final Student Advisory Group meeting of 2025 - what a packed day it was!
The Curriculum and Assessment Review and party conferences were just two of the topics under discussion. We also said goodbye to several members who’d been with us for two years. Thank you and best of luck!
The Curriculum and Assessment Review and party conferences were just two of the topics under discussion. We also said goodbye to several members who’d been with us for two years. Thank you and best of luck!
It’s #NationalSTEMDay – the perfect excuse for a quick maths challenge.
Use the numbers once each (with +, −, ×, ÷) to reach the target of 171. Solved it?
Check your answer and explore hundreds of free teaching resources to plan and teach AQA Maths with confidence: https://ow.ly/WqSA50Xokwl
Use the numbers once each (with +, −, ×, ÷) to reach the target of 171. Solved it?
Check your answer and explore hundreds of free teaching resources to plan and teach AQA Maths with confidence: https://ow.ly/WqSA50Xokwl
November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It’s #NationalSTEMDay – the perfect excuse for a quick maths challenge.
Use the numbers once each (with +, −, ×, ÷) to reach the target of 171. Solved it?
Check your answer and explore hundreds of free teaching resources to plan and teach AQA Maths with confidence: https://ow.ly/WqSA50Xokwl
Use the numbers once each (with +, −, ×, ÷) to reach the target of 171. Solved it?
Check your answer and explore hundreds of free teaching resources to plan and teach AQA Maths with confidence: https://ow.ly/WqSA50Xokwl
We're excited to be at #AEAEurope2025 in The Hague, presenting research on AI in education, student voice in research, fairness and digital assessment.
Our work explores how technology and assessment environments affect fairness, wellbeing, and accessibility.
#AIinEducation
Our work explores how technology and assessment environments affect fairness, wellbeing, and accessibility.
#AIinEducation
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We're excited to be at #AEAEurope2025 in The Hague, presenting research on AI in education, student voice in research, fairness and digital assessment.
Our work explores how technology and assessment environments affect fairness, wellbeing, and accessibility.
#AIinEducation
Our work explores how technology and assessment environments affect fairness, wellbeing, and accessibility.
#AIinEducation
It may be the end of #NumberConfidenceWeek, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the number confidence journey. Be sure to check out our resources as well as our Unit Award Scheme that includes over 500 units about money (1/2)
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It may be the end of #NumberConfidenceWeek, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the number confidence journey. Be sure to check out our resources as well as our Unit Award Scheme that includes over 500 units about money (1/2)
Financial literacy is set to become a core part of the curriculum, following publication of the Curriculum & Assessment Review.
During #NumberConfidenceWeek, Reza Schwitzer @schwitzer.bsky.social and Natalie Wilson from AQA met the APPG on Financial Education to demo our new numeracy app. (1/3)
During #NumberConfidenceWeek, Reza Schwitzer @schwitzer.bsky.social and Natalie Wilson from AQA met the APPG on Financial Education to demo our new numeracy app. (1/3)
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Financial literacy is set to become a core part of the curriculum, following publication of the Curriculum & Assessment Review.
During #NumberConfidenceWeek, Reza Schwitzer @schwitzer.bsky.social and Natalie Wilson from AQA met the APPG on Financial Education to demo our new numeracy app. (1/3)
During #NumberConfidenceWeek, Reza Schwitzer @schwitzer.bsky.social and Natalie Wilson from AQA met the APPG on Financial Education to demo our new numeracy app. (1/3)
Smarter support for teachers, real progress for students – 20-minute adaptive tests with Stride Maths.
Developed by experts, we’ve drawn on years of research to develop this game-changing adaptive assessment.
Discover your smarter maths support this #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/efQ150Xj58A
Developed by experts, we’ve drawn on years of research to develop this game-changing adaptive assessment.
Discover your smarter maths support this #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/efQ150Xj58A
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Smarter support for teachers, real progress for students – 20-minute adaptive tests with Stride Maths.
Developed by experts, we’ve drawn on years of research to develop this game-changing adaptive assessment.
Discover your smarter maths support this #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/efQ150Xj58A
Developed by experts, we’ve drawn on years of research to develop this game-changing adaptive assessment.
Discover your smarter maths support this #NumberConfidenceWeek: https://ow.ly/efQ150Xj58A
Today we have responded to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social Curriculum and Assessment Review final report and we’re looking forward to working with the Government, teachers, leaders and education professionals on the next steps.
Here's what our CEO, Colin Hughes, said:
www.aqa.org.uk/news/evoluti...
Here's what our CEO, Colin Hughes, said:
www.aqa.org.uk/news/evoluti...
Response to Curriculum and Assessment Review final report.
AQA has responded to Professor Becky Francis’ Curriculum and Assessment Review final report.
www.aqa.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Today we have responded to @beckyfrancis.bsky.social Curriculum and Assessment Review final report and we’re looking forward to working with the Government, teachers, leaders and education professionals on the next steps.
Here's what our CEO, Colin Hughes, said:
www.aqa.org.uk/news/evoluti...
Here's what our CEO, Colin Hughes, said:
www.aqa.org.uk/news/evoluti...
8 out of 10 young people believe their finances would be in better shape if they had stronger numeracy skills. Only 1% of teachers say their pupils possess adequate financial skills. At AQA we’re developing a new on-demand assessment to help with using numbers in real life situations.
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
8 out of 10 young people believe their finances would be in better shape if they had stronger numeracy skills. Only 1% of teachers say their pupils possess adequate financial skills. At AQA we’re developing a new on-demand assessment to help with using numbers in real life situations.
It’s #NumberConfidenceWeek and this year’s theme is ‘Money Matters’.
This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day.
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day.
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It’s #NumberConfidenceWeek and this year’s theme is ‘Money Matters’.
This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day.
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
This week, we're highlighting the importance of number confidence by showcasing resources, tools and exciting plans to help learners. Look out for a new post each day.
@nationalnumeracy.bsky.social
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Proud to convene leaders from the UK Ukrainian community at @aqaeducation.bsky.social to discuss the campaign for a Ukrainian GCSE.
We need the right qualification, but it's also about preserving and celebrating Ukrainian identity.
Thanks to @joepowell.bsky.social and other MPs for your support
We need the right qualification, but it's also about preserving and celebrating Ukrainian identity.
Thanks to @joepowell.bsky.social and other MPs for your support
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Proud to convene leaders from the UK Ukrainian community at @aqaeducation.bsky.social to discuss the campaign for a Ukrainian GCSE.
We need the right qualification, but it's also about preserving and celebrating Ukrainian identity.
Thanks to @joepowell.bsky.social and other MPs for your support
We need the right qualification, but it's also about preserving and celebrating Ukrainian identity.
Thanks to @joepowell.bsky.social and other MPs for your support
We’ve teamed up with Dr Frost Maths – the award-winning online platform.
Offering customisable resources, videos, a huge question bank, online mocks and more – developed by teachers, for teachers, supporting key maths concepts up to age 18.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/Ej2x50XiiSS
Offering customisable resources, videos, a huge question bank, online mocks and more – developed by teachers, for teachers, supporting key maths concepts up to age 18.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/Ej2x50XiiSS
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’ve teamed up with Dr Frost Maths – the award-winning online platform.
Offering customisable resources, videos, a huge question bank, online mocks and more – developed by teachers, for teachers, supporting key maths concepts up to age 18.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/Ej2x50XiiSS
Offering customisable resources, videos, a huge question bank, online mocks and more – developed by teachers, for teachers, supporting key maths concepts up to age 18.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/Ej2x50XiiSS