The uncertainties and changing contexts of the past two years have challenged schools to rethink their approaches to assessment, to ensure learners’ progress is supported and achievements recognised. For many, this presents a broader opportunity to rethink assessment for the future, recognising that effective assessment goes far beyond exam grades – as a key component of cognitively challenging learning.

Hosted by Oxford University’s New College, this free event will bring together NACE members from all phases to “rethink assessment” – sharing what’s working, what’s not, and ideas for the future. Attendees will also have the chance to pose questions to Oxford tutors, who will share their own insights into effective assessment and the skills students need for success at a leading university. The day will close with an overview of Oxford access initiatives, and a tour of the historic college grounds.

Programme  

10:00
Registration and refreshments

10:20
Welcome - Rob Lightfoot, NACE CEO

10:30

• Introduction: Dr Ann McCarthy, NACE Research & Development Director
• School case studies
• Speed sharing: exchange of approaches to support effective assessment as part of cognitively challenging learning 

12:15
Networking lunch and informal discussion

13:00

• NACE membership updates
• Q&A panel: Oxford tutors answer your questions about assessment, admissions and skills for success at a top-tier university
• Introduction to Oxford access initiatives - Daniel Powell, Head of Outreach & Communications, New College

14:15
Tour of New College and opportunity to explore the grounds (optional)

15:00
Close

Programme subject to change.

Please note: as spaces are limited, we are initially limiting attendance to one delegate per school, to allow as many schools as possible to participate. If you would like to add additional colleagues to the event waiting list, please contact membership@nace.co.uk

If unable to attend, please contact NACE to transfer your place to a colleague. An admin fee of £50 will be charged if the event is not attended by your school after booking.