We’re thrilled to be attending the ASCL Annual Conference.
Les Hopper, Product Director, Pearson
Lucy Chowns, Head of Maths, Pearson
There are billions of reasons for digital transformation in schools. Quite literally, Pearson’s recent research with The Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) highlights how strategic annual investment in digital in schools could drive £8.7 billion for the UK economy in ten years alongside saving teachers the equivalent of 5 average working weeks a year, plus benefits for students’ skills, earnings and the environment.
Inspired by these findings and the work of digital innovators in schools, this workshop will focus on best practices in the now, practical tools to pioneer the way forward, and interactive debate to shape what could and should exist in future. The aim: an enhanced education system, workforce and economy – both evolved and even revolutionised by technology.
Katie McKnight, Head of Assessment Customer Experience and Engagement , Pearson
Irene Custodio, Digital Assessment Design Lead, Pearson
2024 was a record-breaking year for exam access arrangement requests and the number of students, schools and colleges choosing to sit tech-enabled assessments. As we collectively strive for an assessment system that is fair, inclusive and encourages every student to thrive, what can we learn from the now and how do we shape the future?
In this workshop, we’ll address schools' and colleges’ questions – from the full range of exam options and examples of supporting students in different contexts, to emerging trends with digital assessments. Using the latest research and our recommendations for the Curriculum and Assessment Review, we’ll also host an interactive discussion on implications and opportunities for equity and fairness in embracing tech-enabled assessment landscape in future.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review gives us and the wider sector the opportunity to share our views on how curriculum and assessment can bring together a love of learning with fundamental knowledge and skills.
Thousands of students are already taking our Pearson Edexcel GCSE and International GCSE exams onscreen, and more options are available every year.
The Pearson School Report provides an in-depth, independent look at the education system, from the people who work at its core – and is the latest step in our mission to collaborate, listen and learn from each other to drive forward positive change.
Learn more about the work we're doing with educators, young people and experts to drive new innovations, inspire digital confidence, unlock new opportunities, and support schools and colleges.
Over a year in the making, the Curriculum & Assessment Review (CAR) has landed, but you may not have had time to digest it yet! What does it tell us about the future state of GCSE Science?
As we welcome in the New Year, we’re looking back at what students, tutors and sector leaders told us about post-16 English and maths - and what this means for the year ahead.
Through Resit Rethink, Let’s Talk English, the Pearson School Report, national forums and our summer roundtable, we heard directly from thousands of students and practitioners across secondary and further education.
Here are 10 things you told us in 2025:
Across the world, students are increasingly curious about immersive technology,1 and advances in AI are making it easier to bring these environments to life in the classroom.2 But does this progress mean it’s time to fast-track virtual reality and similar tools into everyday teaching and learning?
The latest research shows that immersive experiences can enhance learning, but a ‘more immersive’ learning experience doesn’t automatically mean it’s more effective. As we see every day, it’s teachers’ choices of what will work best for their students that make the difference, from selecting well-designed experiences, to using them to support every learning journey.
