Adam Steedman Thake

Education policy at AQA, former-civil servant and former-former-teacher. Tweet about policy, writing and bad service on trains. All views my own.

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We’re kicking off a packed day of EPI events at #LDConf at 11:30 with @AQA

Ellie Harris (@TheDifferenceEd), David Laws, @natalieperera1, Phil Sayles, @SchwitzerEd & @munirawilson will discuss inclusive curriculum & assessment reform and its wider impact.

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We have a packed programme of #LDConf events today from curriculum reform and the role of colleges in regional skills growth to state-independent partnerships and pupil wellbeing.

Join us throughout the day with @AQA, @AoC_info, @ISC_schools, and @LSEnews ⬇️

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What is needed from a reformed curriculum and assessment system?

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

Full paper here: https://t.co/1z8Vvsa8RA

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In advance of the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report by @BeckyFrancis7, we are delighted to have partnered with EPI on this important contribution to education discussions.

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It’s #LiteracyDay today, and that includes digital literacy. How confident are young people in engaging digitally? @Thakeman writes the latest AQi blog about the myth of the digital native and what young people need in this digital media era > https://t.co/hEIJMlg3an

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Today is #LiteracyDay and it got me thinking. We can often assume that young people today are naturally digitally literate, born into a naturally digital world. But how true is that?
Read my thoughts in my latest AQi blog, link in below.

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It’s #LiteracyDay today, and that includes digital literacy. How confident are young people in engaging digitally? @Thakeman writes the latest AQi blog about the myth of the digital native and what young people need in this digital media era > https://t.co/hEIJMlg3an

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With apologies to Mr Human. It's an insightful article about a prominent issue and I'm sure he's tired of the same old jokes.

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Nice try, Skynet. But I'm not falling for an article written by Richard HUMAN. https://t.co/rgqswBp5CE

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Super chance to celebrate all the hard work we’ve been up to @AQA around real world numeracy, the sort we all need to get by day-to-day. Read about what we’re doing in the tweet below and follow #NationalNumeracyDay for more

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We’re delighted to share with you on #NationalNumeracyDay that we've spent the last year working on an exciting and brand new numeracy assessment that focuses on real-world maths.

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Thank you again to all those who came to support our Parliamentary reception yesterday on financial education – here are some of our favourite photos with @Sureena4WNE @JoshNewburyMP @AlisonEBennett @Bobby_Seagull.

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@BenKentish @harry_qp @theipaper -chance of success and is a bit more strategic.
But they didn’t do that, and their bluff got called and their powder is now all spent.
So now will struggle to come out with future warnings.
The independent schools who cried wolf!

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@BenKentish @harry_qp @theipaper follow, absolutely hit them with 20%. But don’t throw the baby out with the bath water!”
Then it’s 6 months consultation, another 6 months to build the framework, then a year (or two) to give a lead in time.
See the way the wind is blowing, and trim your sails. That stands more-

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@HamandHigh "Putting it on ice" was RIGHT THERE GUYS!!!

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Proud of the work that's gone into our new Maths readiness assessment - AQA Stride. Big thanks to Capital City College for showing the positive impact Stride is already having in centres.

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We visited Capital City College Group where we heard from students and teachers about how #AQAStride is supporting #LessonPlanning and building #StudentConfidence ahead of maths resits. Fancy a sneak peek into what they told us? Watch it below.
(5/5)
@informed_edu

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Last year, AQA awarded 36,656 project qualifications: which boost learners’ skills, deepen their knowledge and nurture their passions.

Congratulations again to Emily on her @AoC_info Project Excellence Award and EPQ!

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Brilliant to welcome @ZoeFranklinLD to our Guildford office on @UniOfSurrey's campus this morning.

AQA colleagues and members of our wonderful Student Advisory Group had a wide-ranging discussion on matters ranging from the creative arts, SEND and the impact of AI on education.

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Thanks @munirawilson for highlighting @AQA's work exploring numeracy, literacy and digital fluency. Looking forward to seeing what the DfE come back with!
Full report here: https://t.co/GTOnKNZS4K