LKMco and Pearson have published an interim report on the future of assessment (external link) The report reflects the views of teachers, pupils, parents and governing boards. The report puts forward a number of initial conclusions based on the feedback received so far. Those which will be of particular interest to governors and trustees include:
- assessment impacts workload and schools need to ensure that their policies and expectations are realistic;
- concern about the impact of statutory tests on pupils’ and teachers’ wellbeing;
- teachers do not feel their professional judgement is valued highly enough;
- teachers, parents and young people are concerned that assessment is impacting on the content of the curriculum;
- more should be done to share best practice across the system;
- there was particular concern about how assessments are impacting pupils with special education needs.
A final report will be published later in the summer.
Would you like to have your say on assessment?
The online consultation, which will feed in to the final report, remains open to all governors and trustees serving in primary and secondary schools in England. You don’t need to be an assessment expert to take part; the consultation comprises three short questions about your views on assessment, and some brief questions about you. It will take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete.
Take part in LKMco and Pearson’s online consultation here (external link)