Promoting assessment practice that supports learning

AAIA is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation having the aim of promoting assessment practice that supports learning.

Exclusive to AAIA - Shirley Clarke talks about self-efficacy

Learning, progress and the curriculum - in an exclusive video for AAIA, Mary Myatt considers key issues about learning and assessment; other materials from Mary Myatt, Tom Sherrington and Jenny Short expand upon key points.

Not to be missed - AAIA Annual Members' Conference 2021

Returning to School - Supporting Learning and Well-Being (some materials for schools)

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Understanding Assessment in the Classroom, written by AAIA members, is a self-study course exploring the principles and purposes of formative assessment, available to AAIA members at no cost. Join AAIA to use these materials.

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Assessment as Learning

Assessment as learning is fundamental to the development of independent learners.

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Statutory Assessment

Statutory assessment arrangements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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Examinations and Qualifications

Qualifications, awarding bodies and the regulation of examinations and qualifications in all parts of the UK.

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Performance Data

Links to sites providing and supporting the use of data for school self evaluation and target setting.

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Assessment Matters

Aspects of curriculum and pedagogy where assessment has a key role to play.

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Useful links

Links to a range of education and assessment websites

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Assessment Without Levels

Guidance for both primary and secondary teachers in addressing the opportunities and challenges for assessing without levels within the National Curriculum

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Secondary School Accountability

Key documentation for secondary school accountability in England

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Primary School Accountability

Key documentation for primary school accountability in England

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News and ArticlesView all

Proposals set out for exams and assessments in 2022

12th July 2021

Secondary, Examinations and Qualifications

Proposals set out for exams and assessments in 2022

GCSE attainment and lifetime earnings

9th July 2021

Assessment Matters, Examinations and Qualifications

GCSE attainment and lifetime earnings

Responsibility for exams

7th July 2021

Examinations and Qualifications, Secondary

Responsibility for exams

Reception baseline assessment: quality monitoring visit guidance

1st July 2021

Early Years, Examinations and Qualifications

Reception baseline assessment: quality monitoring visit guidance

Member Quotes

Your website … is one of the best resources schools can access in terms of keeping up to date with what is happening in the world of assessment.

Co-director of an education consultancy

An excellent conference, jam packed with thought-provoking & informative presentations.

Delegate to the 2019 Annual Conference

One of the best conferences I’ve been to in recent years. Great line-up and we were so well looked after.

Delegate to the 2019 Annual Conference

Always a brilliant 3 days of professional learning – I really value these conferences. Thank you.

Delegate to the 2019 Annual Conference

A really good conference. Very well organized with good speakers and networking opportunities.

Delegate to the 2019 Annual Conference

Attending the regional AAIA meetings has been tremendously helpful to me in my professional work over the years … Liaising with such dedicated and professional colleagues … has been a great experience.

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