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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yesterday saw a busy day for AQA at the @labouruk.bsky.social conference. We partnered with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social for a discussion on digital literacy and what is necessary for young people in today’s world.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

What do young people need to know about digital literacy today? In the Youth Zone, members of the AQA Student Advisory Group, the Fair Education Alliance and Girlguiding discussed this at the @labouruk.bsky.social Party conference.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“It's been absolutely amazing - I'm in awe of the competitors,” said @natashaarmstrong.bsky.social in this @feweek.bsky.social film as WorldSkills 2026 comes to a close. Great to see so much Team UK success! The interview begins at 14:58: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK2V...

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FE Week on Location WorldSkills 2026 Day Four

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Did you know, learners sat 194,607 GCSEs, AS and A-levels in modern foreign languages with AQA last year? Read our blog on how else AQA is supporting European Day of Languages > www.aqa.org.uk/european-day-of-lang…

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"I've loved seeing the progress over the three days," said @annatreth.bsky.social in this @feweek.bsky.social interview about WorldSkills 2026 day three, from 3:20. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC81...

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FE Week on Location: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Day Three

YouTube video by EducationScape

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This Monday, we're hosting some great events at the @labouruk.bsky.social conference. Join us in the Youth Zone at 12.30pm for a panel discussion with AQA Student Advisory Group members, Fair Education Alliance and Girlguiding, to talk about what young people need from digital literacy.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Skills matter and when you make something matter you invest in it, and invest in it properly - and we're doing that at AQA," said @annatreth.bsky.social in this fabulous @feweek.bsky.social film about WorldSkills 2026 day one, from 25:30. www.youtube.com/watch?v=racL...

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FE Week on Location: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Day One

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

How do students thrive in today’s digital world? What are the key gaps in digital literacy? Today we held a panel with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social at the @libdems.org.uk party conference to discuss these questions and how we can embed digital literacy across the curriculum. (1/2)

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Futures start here. There’s no single path to success. That’s why we're launching a new generation of vocational qualifications, in partnership with TQUK to give learners clearer routes into higher education, apprenticeships and skilled careers. Discover our new offer: aqa.org.uk/vocational

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Like a Great British Bake Off on steroids." AQA's @annatreth.bsky.social on the excitement of WorldSkills, which begins in Shanghai next Tuesday, and why vocational education matters. Read the @feweek.bsky.social article: feweek.co.uk/like-a-great...

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WorldSkills: Like a Great British Bake Off on steroids

AQA will be at the 48th WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, where vocational skills will take centre stage

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last week our CEO Colin Hughes gave evidence to the Education Committee, as part of its inquiry into the use of artificial intelligence and EdTech in education. Here are five highlights.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Applications are now open for our Purpose Driven Partnership fund! If you’re a school, college, charity, research organisation or an education startup, we want to hear your ideas for improving education. The closing date is 23 October and you can apply here > www.aqa.org.uk/news/launch-...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Subjects including education, early years, digital systems and data qualifications have been given the go ahead for September 2027! They’ll give young people in their late teens more choice and help support local economic growth. To read more, go to www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-to-...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Technical education reform needs stability as much as ambition, says AQA’s @jembenson.bsky.social in a @feweek.bsky.social opinion column. Read more here [£] > feweek.co.uk/technical-re...

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Technical reform needs stability as much as ambition

NEET challenge demands embracing the PM's ambitions for technical education

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

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 > www.aqa.org.uk/vocational#podcast

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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...

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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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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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!

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

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...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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-...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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. www.aqa.org.uk/filestore/policy-rep…

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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: www.aqa.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/…

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

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

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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. www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-supports-ne…

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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

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Why AI Should Change What We Test, Not Just How We Police It

As AI commoditises coursework, assessment must shift from recall to human skills like judgement, metacognition and self‑awareness

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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-...

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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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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📢 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...

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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: ow.ly/GYBn50YmZz9 #SmarterMathsSupport

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

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!

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The Government's white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving, quite rightly sets out an ambitious plan for young people in coming years, said AQA CEO Colin Hughes. Read AQA's response: www.aqa.org.uk/news/respons...

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Response to the Government's white paper

AQA responds to the Government's white paper, Every Child Achieving and Thriving.

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy New Year! #YearOfTheHorse We have a range of teaching resources available for our Mandarin GCSE available here > www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/chinese-man…

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Digital exams will make the assessment system more secure, more resilient and fairer, said AQA CEO Colin Hughes in an interview with @theobserveruk.bsky.social. Read here: observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

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Up to half of school exams ‘will be on screen within a de...

Advocates say digital assessments will make the system fairer, but critics fear students will lose writing skills

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

What is powerful knowledge and how can it be applied in education? Our roundtable of experts and The PTI discussed current assessment systems and how powerful knowledge can be integrated into the future of exams. A big thank you to all our participants and their valuable insights!

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Curious about computer science? join us at BETT UK 2026 at AQA Stand SJ70, Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 January. Something quackers is coming to our stand... Come and say hello, and explore the future of computer science education with us! 🦆

Stand SJ70
Wednesday 21 to Friday 23 January
Code, Create, Innovate
We're excited to be attending BETT UK 2026!
Let's explore the future of Computing together

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AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

AQA has responded to the Government’s consultation on changes to post-16 education and training in England, including new V levels and Foundation Certificates. Read the full story and our response here: www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-response-to…

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