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Inside the climate-conscious schools: from supporting local biodiversity to running eco-clubs and energy saving initiatives, new research reveals the steps the country’s schools are taking to help protect the planet. However, with curriculum pressures threatening progress amidst an escalating climate crisis, leading learning company Pearson has partnered with the likes of IEMA, the Met Office, University of Reading and the Eden Project to help put students at the heart of finding solutions.

James Pembroke, Data Analyst at Insight/Sig+, analyses the changes and impact of assessment, post-COVID, on schools and pupils.

Claire Hodgson, Research Director at the National Foundation for Educational Research, leads perspectives from a range of experts, to share their view on the power of assessments, from the future of Computer-Adaptive and Computer-Based Assessments to taking a deep dive into what formative, summative and diagnostic assessments are.

On 10 January 2023 the DfE published the latest news about the reform of post-16 level 3 vocational qualifications in England.

We are taking the time to review  the government's guidance published on 10 January 2023 in full, and will be writing to our customers shortly with what this announcement means for them and their learners. Schools and colleges should be reassured that they can continue to teach most of our BTEC qualifications into the future. 

Melanie Williams-Browne, Head of Tutoring, shares her view on the difference Pearson Tutoring is making to students across the country.