#MissingTheMark

We need to talk about exams. There’s too much unnecessary pressure on young people, and we know this is having a serious impact on their mental health with record numbers being referred for support – more than 2 in 5 young people cite exams as one of the main negative impacts on their mental health.   

• What are we asking MPs for?

  At a Westminster Hall Debate on the 15th October MPs will have the opportunity to discuss reforming the educational assessment system. This is a great opportunity to raise what we've been calling for with #MissingTheMark. You can write to your MP in under two minutes, asking them to attend and raise these changes at the debate: 

  • No more SATS.
  • Reduce high-stakes exams in GCSE and A-level.
  • Introduce different types of assessment, tailored to each subject.
• How could these changes be achieved?

  There is currently a government-commissioned review into how children are taught in schools, and how their learning is assessed. This is called the Curriculum and Assessment Review. This is a real opportunity to create an education system that is better for our future generation.

  A final report and the government's response is expected soon, and so this debate is a timely moment to once more call for changes.