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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

- 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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 1d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 4d

Happy World Teachers' Day!

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 9d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 9d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 9d

-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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 9d

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 9d

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)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 14d

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-...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 16d

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.

www.aqa.org.uk

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 16d

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 20d

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 · 21d

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...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 22d

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 · 23d

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

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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...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · Sep 8

Applications for the Student Advisory Group are now open!

If you are a learner, or know a learner, who is keen to help us make key decisions about the future of exams, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 5pm on 22 September. Apply now > www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-stu...

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · Aug 23

Our LGBTQ+ network and allies are at #ManchesterPride and wish everyone a fantastic time!

Queer Voices. Shaping Tomorrow. Proudly Gay at AQA.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Good luck to everyone collecting their GCSE results today!

For more information on results, visit our website here > www.aqa.org.uk/student-and-...

#GCSEs #ResultsDay2025 #ExamResults #GCSEResults

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