What do the reforms to vocational and technical qualifications mean for post-16 providers? Join AQA’s Chief Strategy and Vocational Officer, Anna Trethewey and Product Director at TQUK, Chris Tubbrit, as they discuss the changes. Find out more here > https://www.aqa.org.uk/vocational#podcast

Young people need to be able to make informed choices, supported by high quality academic and vocational pathways, said AQA CEO Colin Hughes, as he responded to news of Government reforms. To read more, go to: www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-wel...

Watch John Sibbald, Elizabeth Anderson, Amanda Gurruchaga and Ben Gadsby share their highlights from last month's AQA digital literacy roundtable. A big thank you to everyone who took part.

Read more about what our CEO, Colin Hughes has to say about digital exams.

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Exclusive: There is ‘almost no downside’ to the introduction of digital exams, says @aqaeducation.bsky.social boss Colin Hughes, calling for more urgency in moving to on-screen assessment, despite recent problems with traditional exams

AQA’s Chief Strategy and Vocational Officer, @annatreth.bsky.social, sat down with @feweek.bsky.social to discuss life-changing adult education, the education landscape and ambitions to deliver V Levels and new level 2 qualifications in 2027. Read more here [£] > feweek.co.uk/trethewey-gu...

Trethewey guides AQA into the vocational skills landscape

How AQA chief strategy and vocational officer Anna Trethewey is guiding the awarding body on its journey into the vocational skills landscape

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Throwback to two weeks ago when we hosted @edupolicyinst.bsky.social's 10th anniversary, welcoming Education Secretary @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social. From conference events to policy roundtables, AQA and EPI are longstanding partners. We look forward to many more years working together.

That’s a wrap – another year, another great @educationfest.bsky.social We look forward to seeing you all again next year! #EducationFest

A fantastic discussion on how V Levels and Level 2 qualifications will affect learners over the age of 16 @educationfest.bsky.social #EducationFest

A brilliant first day at @educationfest.bsky.social Young people, teachers & policymakers have come together to share their insights & experiences on topics ranging from accessibility in assessment to the future of digital skills. Look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow! #EducationFest

Digital literacy should sit alongside numeracy and literacy as a fundamental part of every student's education, said Natalie Perera, AQA Chief External Affairs and Communications Officer. She was speaking at the #festivalofcomputing today.

Have you ever wondered what happens to a learner’s exam script when it leaves the exam hall? This week, we invited MPs from the Education Committee to find out more. Helen Hayes MP Sureena Brackenridge MP Dr Manuela Perteghella MP Peter Swallow MP

A big thank you to all the athlete mentors and young people who attended the AQA Unlocking Potential celebration event with the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust!

Hello from our Milton Keynes scanning centre where we welcomed MPs to see our exam paper processing in action today!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at today’s digital literacy roundtable! If you’d like to find out more about our research to better understand the state of digital literacy among young people, read our report here > cdn.sanity.io/files/p28bar...

We're delighted to announce plans, subject to regulatory approval, to develop and award new V Levels and Level 2 Certificates. Colin Hughes, CEO of AQA Group, said: “We are hugely excited by the opportunity to support the delivery of these vocational reforms.” www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-to-...

Have you ever wondered what assessment will look like in 2030? At AQA, we bring together academics and school leaders to discuss this. We’re doing it again soon online. Click below to find out more about our research webinars > events.teams.microsoft.com/event/17130d...

Achieving real change takes time & investment, said AQA's Natalie Perera, in a speech about closing the disadvantage gap at the Schools & Academies Show in London. She said the Government’s White Paper has the potential to improve outcomes for disadvantaged students – but implementation is key.

With education reform moving faster than ever, join us at the #ASCLSummerSummit to find out what’s changing and when in education over the next 5 years. We look forward to speaking with you. www.ascl.org.uk/SummerSummit

Are young people digital natives or digitally naïve? A new report published by AQA today shows that young people may be constantly connected but they are not consistently safe or confident online. https://www.aqa.org.uk/filestore/policy-reports/digitally-native-or-digitally-naive.pdf

What will digital exams mean for you and your school or college? AQA colleagues and our Student Advisory Group are in Westminster today. We’re sharing with MPs, teachers and others why on-screen assessments are safer, greener, fairer and better prepare young people.

Artificial intelligence and EdTech can improve education but they must be used in an ethical way, AQA said in its response to an Education Committee consultation. Read on: https://www.aqa.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/policy/consultation-responses

Where will financial education fit in the reformed curriculum? How can it boost inclusion? The APPG on Financial Education for Young People met this week and talked about how financial education can be accessible for all and how it can help young people understand their finances.

Young people shared their thoughts on digital literacy at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference today. Thank you to all who participated!

AQA stands ready to work with colleges and post‑16 providers to introduce new V Levels announced today. We also welcome plans for stepping stone qualifications for pupils resitting English and maths GCSEs. https://www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-supports-new-v-levels-and-stepping-stone-qualifications

What does it mean to embed AI in our education system? Professor Rose Luckin from @uclknowledgelab.bsky.social argues in the first of a series of AQi blogs that we need to focus on areas that cannot be replicated by AI. Share your thoughts below or email policy@aqa.org.uk

Ofqual's consultation, Regulating on-screen assessment, closes today. Our CEO, Colin Hughes, said in @schoolsweek.bsky.social that the regulator should be bolder: "We should be focusing on building public confidence by doing, not delaying." Read on: schoolsweek.co.uk/ofqual-must-...

Ofqual must be bolder on on-screen exams

The proposal to limit digital exams to only two subjects per exam board is unduly restrictive

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📢 Digital exams are more secure, better for the environment and good for students with special needs - but we need to go bigger to build evidence about what works. Read our response to the Ofqual consultation. www.aqa.org.uk/news/safer-g...

Your latest Maths Update is here. Classroom-ready support, key maths news and practical resources. Not on our mailing list? Explore everything on All About Maths or go straight to this update: https://ow.ly/GYBn50YmZz9 #SmarterMathsSupport

Earlier this week, our AQA Maths Lead Nicola Woodford-Smith welcomed Multi-Academy Trust teachers from across the country to attend a workshop on the future of the subject. Our thanks to everyone who provided such valuable insights!

It was our first Student Advisory Group meeting of 2026 yesterday, and we welcomed new members, a new Student Chair, a new Trustee Chair, and a new Executive Sponsor. On the agenda were digital exams, Citizenship, and the new National Youth Strategy with special guests UK Youth and Girlguiding.