ASCL Annual Conference 2025

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We’re thrilled to be attending the ASCL Annual Conference.

Session Programme

What we’re talking about at the conference

Friday 14th March - 14.45-15.30

8.7 billion+ reasons for digital transformation in schools: the case for edtech (r)evolution and making it a reality

Les Hopper, Product Director, app

Lucy Chowns, Head of Maths, app

There are billions of reasons for digital transformation in schools. Quite literally, app’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.

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Saturday 15th March -12.40 - 13.25

Enhancing exam experiences for everyone: inclusion, innovation and investigating what’s possible

Katie McKnight, Head of Assessment Customer Experience and Engagement , app

Irene Custodio, Digital Assessment Design Lead, app

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.

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PrimarySecondaryFE and Vocational

Shaping the future

app Mocks Service

Curriculum and Assessment Review

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.

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Making onscreen exams a reality

Thousands of students are already taking our app Edexcel GCSE and International GCSE exams onscreen, and more options are available every year.

School Report 2023: Educators pioneering change - a spotlight on education in 2023

The app School Report

The app 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.

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Digital in schools

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.

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Explore blogs from app Schools

  • Digital Assessment Research: Evolving Accessibility and Inclusion in the UK

    Understanding digital assessment experiences for students with SEND

    We believe that all students should be able to best show what they know and can do in exams – regardless of whether those exams are taken onscreen or on paper, and irrespective of each student’s unique background, ability or needs.    

    That’s why we’ve been using a range of methods to research how different learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) experience digital assessments. The findings can help us better understand if, where, and how technology can enhance accessibility and inclusion in exams.

  • Beyond the comfort zone: Empowering the next generation of maths stars

    Dr Simon Singh MBE (@SLSIngh) completed a PhD in particle physics and went on to become an author, journalist and TV producer, specialising in maths and science. His books include “Fermat’s Last Theorem” and “The Code Book”.

    Following his recent appearance on app’s The Right Angle podcast, Simon shares his thoughts on why we should nurture and challenge our most talented students, and how his * was built to do just that.

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