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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4h

We’re live at #MathsConf39. 🎉

Come by our stand to explore the smarter tools and resources in our refreshed support offer. You might just roll away with something special.

And don’t miss your chance to meet Dr Frost Maths, who’ll be with us all day!

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

We’re excited to share that Dr Frost Maths will be joining us at #MathsConf39.

We’ve teamed up with the award-winning online platform to bring the latest available AQA GCSE exam papers directly to teachers.

Come along to meet Dr Jamie Frost, ask him your questions and see the platform in action.

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 2d

Your AQA maths support just got bigger.

Smart new additions to AQA maths include our new partnership with Dr Frost Maths, plus fully funded Exampro Maths for all AQA maths centres.

Proven expertise. Smarter support.

Explore what’s new with AQA maths https://www.aqa.org.uk/maths-you-can-count-on

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

Finishing our day, we held a reception with @schoolsweek.bsky.social and @feweek.bsky.social. We were excited to welcome a number of MPs and Peers, including, Damian Hinds MP and Mims Davies MP, Shadow Minister for Women, who was kind enough to say a few words. (8/8)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

Natalie Perera, EPI Chief Executive, Ruth Marvel OBE, Chief Executive of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and AQA’s Reza Schwitzer. (7/8)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

We then co-hosted a reception with EPI and @dofe.org. We were delighted be joined by former Education Secretary Damian Hinds MP, Harry from AQA Student Advisory Group, Evie, a Youth Ambassador from The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (6/8)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

- Conservative Peer Amanda Spielman

- CEO of @youngenterprise.bsky.social Sarah Porretta

- Director of Maths Inspiration @robeastaway.bsky.social

- AQA Director of Assessment Reform Reza Schwitzer. (5/8)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

Later on, the future of numeracy and EdTech was explored during our EPI panel where we asked the question ‘The Curriculum and Assessment Review: Would subtracting content add value to maths?’

This led to a very valuable discussion with speakers including (4/8)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

EPI Chief Executive @natalieperera.bsky.social, Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology Dr Ben Spencer MP and The Great Schools Trust CEO Shane Ierston. (3/8)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

We then had a fascinating discussion with @ascl-uk.bsky.social and @edupolicyinst.bsky.social where AQA’s Director of Assessment Reform @schwitzer.bsky.social appeared alongside General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders @pepediiasio.bsky.social, (2/8)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

We’re finishing up in Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference and began with a @ukyouth.bsky.social YouthZone panel!

Panellists included @lauracunliffehall.bsky.social, an AQA Student Advisory Group member, a UK Youth member and AQA Head of External Affairs, @c-fraser.bsky.social (1/8)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 6d

Happy World Teachers' Day!

Thank you to all teachers and all the work you do.

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 11d

It’s been an amazing experience with so many education experts in one place and we’re looking forward to more discussions at the Conservative Party Conference next week! (5/5)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 11d

To end our time at the conference, we co-hosted receptions with Education Policy Institute, Skills Builder, Schools Week and FE Week and were delighted to be joined by both Schools Minister @georgiagould.bsky.social and Skills Minister Jacqui Smith for these. (4/5)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 11d

-General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders @pepediiasio.bsky.social

-Chief Executive of the Confederation of School Trusts @leoracruddas.bsky.social

- CEO of the Education Alliance Multi-Academy Trust @jonnyuttley.bsky.social. (3/5)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 11d

We also had an interesting and insightful discussion about the Curriculum and Assessment Review one year on with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social. The panel featured:

- Director of Assessment Reform at AQA @schwitzer.bsky.social

- Chair of the Schools APPG @peter4bracknell.bsky.social

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 11d

Hello from Liverpool for the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Party Conference!

Yesterday was a busy day, starting in the Youth Zone with a panel event including representatives from Girlguiding, @dofe.org and our Student Advisory Group. (1/5)

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 16d

AQA was proud to join the @nationalnumeracy.bsky.social Leadership Council, sharing insights on our new numeracy assessment.

Read more in The Times [£] here: www.thetimes.com/uk/education... and have a look here: www.aqa.org.uk/aqa-unveils-...

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 19d

We’re at the @libdems.org.uk where we’ve partnered with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social to discuss building an inclusive curriculum and assessment system. With a range of education experts, the conversation was insightful and valuable, covering several different policy areas.

Policy discussion in a room.

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 19d

And if you want to know more about our numeracy test, go to:

www.aqa.org.uk/aqa-unveils-...

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AQA unveils the future of numeracy assessment | News | AQA

Educators, MPs, researchers and students, among others, gathered in Parliament on Tuesday for a reception sponsored by Afzal Khan, MP for Manchester Rusholme, which is home to AQA’s head office.

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 19d

Last week, we were delighted to host Times Education Editor @nicolawoolcock.bsky.social at AQA where she saw and tried our numeracy test. You can read how she got on here [£]:

www.thetimes.com/uk/education...

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I tried the ‘real-life’ maths test for teens — take our quiz

A qualification launching next year aims to ensure that those who fail GCSE maths aren’t dismissed by employers. Take our test to see how you measure up

www.thetimes.com

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 23d

In advance of the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, we are delighted to have partnered with EPI on this important contribution to education discussions.

Education Policy Institute @edupolicyinst.bsky.social · 23d

What is needed from a reformed curriculum and assessment system?

We have published a summary paper from roundtables with @aqaeducation.bsky.social, where policymakers and education leaders considered how to deliver a rigorous, enriching education for all.

Full paper: epi.org.uk/publications...

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 25d

We’ve updated our GCSE French (8652), German (8662) and Spanish (8692) specifications for 2026, including grammar requirements and vocabulary lists in line with the recent DfE changes to the Subject Content.

For more information, visit our website > www.aqa.org.uk/news/gcse-fr...

GCSE French (8652), German (8662) and Spanish (8692)

Updated specifications for 2026 in line with DfE latest changes

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 26d

Calling all AQA Art and Design learners: we’re looking for a design for this year’s festive e-Card.

The competition closes on Friday 10 October at midnight and we’re excited to see this year’s entries!

Enter here > eu.surveymonkey.com/r/9RLZMBR

Entries are still open for our festive e-Card design competition

Competition closes on Friday 10 October at midnight

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · Sep 8

It’s #LiteracyDay today, and that includes digital literacy. So how confident are young people in engaging digitally?

@thakeman.bsky.social writes the latest AQi blog about the myth of the digital native and what support young people need in this digital media era > www.aqa.org.uk/aqi/the-myth...

International Literacy Day 2025