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John Dunford, Chair of the CIEA, has written a comment piece for the Guardian calling for independent educational assessorsJanuary 4, 2012 John Dunford, Chair of the CIEA, has written a comment piece for the Guardian calling for independent educational assessorsRead more |
CIEA media statement calling for independent training for people who set and mark examinationsDecember 15, 2011 The organisation that represents people who set and mark examinations has called for all examiners to be independently trained.Read more |
CIEA response to new examinations inquiryDecember 8, 2011 The CIEA has responded to allegations that awarding organisations coached teachers in preparing students for examinations.Read more |
CIEA Submits Evidence to House of Commons Select CommitteeDecember 7, 2011 The CIEA recently submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee inquiry into examinations for 14-19 year olds in England. You can read our evidence here.Read more |
Accurate and productive use of assessment required from teachers.October 21, 2011 Ministers have accepted the Review's recommendations today for the new set of Teachers' standards, which will set the minimum requirements for teachers' practice and conduct, and will become effective on 1 September 2012.Read more |
Informing Writing: The Benefits of Formative AssessmentSeptember 23, 2011 A new report confirms effectiveness of formative assessment:. Writing skills in the classroom can be improved by teachers providing students with regular feedback, tracking progress, and encouraging student evaluation of their own skills, according to a new report released today.Read more |
New job vacancy at University of DurhamSeptember 23, 2011 Entrance Test Project Manager required. Salary £36,862 - £44,016 per annumRead more |
New Standards and Testing Agency (STA)September 22, 2011 Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced the Standards and Testing Agency (STA), a new executive agency of the Department for Education, will commence operating on Monday 3rd October. The STA will be responsible for the development and delivery of all statutory assessments from early years to the end of Key Stage 3.Read more |
Ofqual EnquiryAugust 24, 2011 As part of its enquiry into the exam errors this summer, the CIEA was asked to respond by identifying any improvements necessary in awarding organisation's procedures and to consider the arrangements for risk management and redress that should be used in the future and any implications for the regulatory arrangements to hold awarding organisations most effectively to account.Read more |
Passed PapersAugust 19, 2011 A number of articles has been submitted to the e-journal Passed Papers which are now being reviewed for publication in the autumn. These are articles written by students in our partner universities and represent the very latest in assessment methodologies and research.Read more |
Ofqual Press ReleaseAugust 5, 2011 This morning Ofqual has issued a press release providing an update around the issue of this summer's exam paper errors.Read more |
Inside GovernmentAugust 4, 2011 On Thursday July 7th staff from the CIEA Chaired a series of seminars for Inside Government on "Testing and Assessment: Reforming Qualifications and Examinations." There were over fifty delegates from a wide variety of backgrounds.Read more |
Proposed CIEA Bylaw Change ConsultationMay 4, 2011 The Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors is a registered charity that was incorporated by royal assent in December 2007.Read more |
CIEA Members Elections 2011April 12, 2011 An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is planned to be held in London on 20th June to notify members of Trustee election results to be held this Spring, and planned changes to the constitution to allow for more effective decision-making.Find out more |
CIEA announces new Chair - John DunfordMarch 15, 2011 One of the leading education campaigners of the last decade has been appointed chair of the CIEA. John Dunford, former general secretary of professional body the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), will hold the post for one year initially.Find out more |
Membership fees to remain frozen during 2011/12March 15, 2011 In recognition of the current challenging climate the CIEA Board of Trustees has decided to freeze membership fees at 2010/11 prices until 1st May 2012.Find out more |
Institute Responds to Key Stage 2 Testing, Assessment and Accountability ReviewFebruary 28, 2011 The CIEA recently made the case for enhanced support to schools in assessment as part of its formal submission to Lord Bew's review of Key Stage 2 testing and accountability.Find out more |
CIEA National Assessment Conference Presentations Now Live!January 12, 2011 In October 2010 150 delegates attended the CIEA's fourth National Assessment Conference. Speakers included Kathleen Tattersall OBE (first Chair of Ofqual), Mick Walker (Executive Director of Education, QCDA) and Sue Kirkham (ASCL).Read more |
Society of IndexersDecember 13, 2010 The CIEA ran a training day for the Society of Indexers on Friday December 10th. The purpose was to introduce their assessment team to the principles of Quality Assurance (QA) in Assessment.Read more |
Ofsted 2010 annual reviewNovember 29, 2010 In their annual review for 2009/10, Ofsted have stated that the quality of teaching is still too variable in schools, and there is a need to improve assessment practice with only good or outstanding assessment practice taking place in 53% of establishments.Read more |
CIEA Assessment for Learning AdviceMay 10, 2010 The CIEA is pleased to announce the launch of a new Assessment for Learning (AfL) advice sheet; compiled with the Association for Achievement and Improvement through Assessment (AAIA), and published by the Council for Subject Associations (CfSA).Find out more |
Doctorate in educational assessmentApril 28, 2010 Following the successful launch of the accreditation scheme for members with a Masters level qualification in assessment, the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA) will be extending the scheme to those with doctoral level qualifications.Find out more |
Importance of Lead and Domain assessorsMarch 31, 2010 CIEA highlight the importance of Lead and Domain assessors in the successful delivery and assessment of the Diploma qualification.Read more |
ASCL reaffirm support for Chartered Educational AssessorMarch 15, 2010 The CIEA is working collaboratively with a number of professional membership organisations within the education sector to champion the concept of Chartered Educational Assessor.Read more |
Quality standards self-evaluation toolFebruary 12, 2010 The self-evaluation tool has been upgraded.Launch the self-evaluation tool |
2010 training dates now publishedFebruary 11, 2010 New dates have now been published for Chartered Educational Assessor training and accredited Diploma Lead and Domain Assessor training.Read more |
Select committee call for greater access to professional development for teachersFebruary 11, 2010 In their report into teacher training published on 9th Feb, the Children, Schools and Families committee called for a single framework for teachers' professional developmentRead more |
Ofsted claim teaching process critical to raising standardsJanuary 27, 2010 In a recent report on creative approaches to raising standards published last month, Ofsted have highlighted the use of the teaching process as being critical to raising standards of achievement among learners.Read more |
CPD newsJanuary 14, 2010 The CIEA have launched a structured CPD scheme in response to DCSF's aims to have an assessment leader in every school and access to a Chartered Educational Assessor by 2020.Read more |
2010 Membership Satisfaction Survey ResultsJanuary 14, 2010 Every year the CIEA carry's out a member survey to establish general satisfaction, gauge opinion on assessment related policy/strategy and gain feedback on CIEA tools and resources.Read more |
Assessing Assessment - Politics or ProgressJanuary 6, 2010 The National Education Trust (NET) and the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) have jointly called for a greater focus on teacher based assessment as part of formal assessment of students.Read more |
Interested to hear from the leading experts in Diploma assessment?December 16, 2009 The CIEA has been invited to manage the 'assessment-specific Diploma workshop' at the 5th National Conference on Delivering Diplomas.Read more |
Delivering Diplomas Awards 2010December 16, 2009 If you are currently responsible for delivering the diploma within your place of learning, you may be interested to hear that the next Delivering Diplomas Awards event for 2010, is now open for applications.Read more |
CIEA takes assessment to South AfricaNovember 30, 2009 The CIEA has developed strong links with the South African assessment community. This is an exciting development and underlines the international dimensions of the CIEA.Read more |
CIEA holds roundtable event to discuss the Expert Group's recommendationsNovember 30, 2009 The CIEA recently held a roundtable event, in London, bringing together leading specialists within the field of educational assessment, to discuss the proposed recommendations following the published report from the Expert Group on Assessment.Read more |
Assessment still inconsistent in schools, claim OfstedNovember 30, 2009 In their annual report, published in November 2009, Ofsted are still claiming that there is a long way to go before assessment is truly embedded and consistent across all subject areas in all schools in England.Read more |
CIEA feature in the national press following research into e-assessmentNovember 25, 2009 The CIEA enjoyed a high number of press references following the Westminster Forums Seminar on Testing and Assessment. During the seminar, the CEO of the Institute, David Wright, recited some research conducted by the CIEA looking into the accuracy of computer based e-assessment systems in the assessment of English.Read more |
CIEA call for controlled approach to E-Assessment developmentNovember 18, 2009 David Wright, CEO of the CIEA spoke at the Westminster Forum Keynote Seminar on Testing and Assessment, held in London on the 11 November 2009, alongside Greg Watson (OCR), Sue Kirkham (ASCL), Bob Penrose (Becta), and Warwick Mansell (freelance journalist).Read more |
Have your say regarding National Occupational StandardsNovember 17, 2009 The CIEA are members of Lifelong Learning UKs project board which is currently reviewing the National Occupational Standards for Learning & Development. The standards were last updated by ENTO in 2001 and the suite is being reviewed to ensure they are 'fit for purpose' and still reflect the functions for which they were written.Read the full article here |
October Monthly Poll ResultsOctober 29, 2009 We asked you whether or not league tables are the best way to rank and assess schools and whether you would be in favour of scrapping league tables?Read the full article here |
Cambridge Primary ReviewOctober 29, 2009 In October 2009, the Cambridge Primary Review was published following three years of investigation into the condition and future of primary education in England.Read more |
Make the Grade Magazine - Call for Articles!October 16, 2009 We are inviting you or your colleagues to participate in articles for our magazine, Make the Grade, and there are three routes to becoming involved.Read more |
CIEA Regional Network LaunchSeptember 28, 2009 The CIEA is pleased to announce the launch of a new regional online networking service (powered by LinkedIn). It is hoped the new regional 'groups' will contribute significantly towards facilitating good practice, sharing advice and supporting debate on assessment-related topics.Read more |
Convincing the publicSeptember 24, 2009 The first edition of the new Delivering Diplomas magazine has been published by SecEd and contains practical advice and guidance to help you deliver the Diploma. In the inaugural edition the CEO of the institute, David Wright talks about the new Diplomas, the assessment training and support offered by the CIEA and asks whether it is public confidence that will determine the success of the qualification.Read the full article here |
Chair of the CIEA calls for A Level Resits LimitAugust 4, 2009 Lord Sutherland, Chair of the CIEA, today called for a limit to the number of resists candidates could take at AS and A level.Read more |
CEA Training and Assessment - London 21st and 22nd JulyJuly 28, 2009 On July 21st and 22nd a training and assessment event took place at the Cumberland Hotel, Great Cumberland Place, London. There were fifteen delegates from Britain and South Africa, who hope to be added to the growing number of qualified CEAs in line with the government's aim of giving every school access to a CEA by 2020.Read more |
CIEA response to Expert Group's ReportJuly 7, 2009 In May 2009 the Expert Group on Assessment published their recommendations on the future of educational assessment (up to Key Stage 3) in England.Read more |
CIEA host assessment seminar with NFERJune 29, 2009 The CIEA, in partnership with NFER hosted a timely seminar at the Royal Institute of Architects on June 2nd. The seminar concerned itself with methods for ensuring the reliability of teacher assessments in a rapidly changing context of national assessments.Read more |
Trustee Election ResultsMay 28, 2009 We are pleased to announce the results of the elections which will be formally taken to the wider membership at the AGM in September 2009Read more |
CIEA National Conference Review 2009June 8, 2009 The CIEAs third National Assessment Conference provided delegates with the opportunity to hear from some of the leading experts in the field of educational assessment and the event proved to be yet another thought-provoking, action-packed day.Read more |
Ofqual publish report on the perception of reliability in examinations, tests and assessmentsMay 19, 2009 The CIEA welcomes Ofqual's research into the reliability of public examinations and we are encouraged by the fact that students want to see more professional examinersRead the full article here |
Report of the Expert Group on AssessmentMay 7, 2009 The Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA) welcomes today's report published by the Expert Group on Assessment.Read more here |
Liberal Democrats - Equity and Excellence: Policies for 5-19 Education in England's Schools and CollegesMarch 9, 2009 The Liberal Democrats Equity and Excellence Policies for 5-19 Education in England's Schools and Colleges. This policy paper sets out plans to narrow the gap between the state and private sector, raising funding for the most disadvantaged pupils to private school levels and delivering extra money to cut infant class sizes to 15.Read the full article here |
Exciting assessment opportunities abroadMarch 6, 2009 Are you interested in working for the South African Education Board?Read the full article here |
The challenge aheadFebruary 27, 2009 The CEO of the institute, David Wright talks to SecEd about assessment and the challenges ahead.Read the full article here |
Independent Review of the Primary CurriculumDecember 17, 2008 The Independent Review Recommends Key Stage 1 teachers should be involved in the moderation of Early Years (EYFSP) assessments.Read the full article here |
Exams: the sweet smell of success or that sinking feeling?December 8, 2008 As a nation, we sit a lot of exams. During their time at school, pupils in England today sit an average of seventy formal examinations...Read the full article here |
2007/08 Ofsted Annual Report - Assessment-Related FindingsNovember 26, 2008 You may be interested to hear that the 2007/08 Annual Report is now available on the Ofsted website.Read the report here |
Response to Sutherland inquirySeptember 18, 2008 Following the near collapse of the National Curriculum Tests this summer, the CIEA, along with other bodies, was asked to comment on the process.Read the response here |
GovernanceSeptember 16, 2008 We invite all voting members of the CIEA to take part in the CIEA Trustee elections 2008.More about Governance |
Teacher's TVJuly 11, 2008 CIEA & Teachers' TV team up to promote good assessment practiceMore on Teachers TV |
GCSE 2010 Criteria ConsultationJuly 10, 2008 In 2005, QCA received a government remit to revise GCSEs to bring them up to date and improve assessment and learning. The first step for QCA is to re-develop the GCSE criteria, which are the rules that awarding bodies must use when developing their qualifications.More on the 2010 GCSE consultation |
Cadmo: 2009: Call for papersJuly 10, 2008 Cadmo is a biannual scientific journal launched in 1993 and published by FrancoAngeli. Since 2007 it has been an ISI publication (listed in the Social Sciences citation index). AEA-Europe and Cadmo Board have entered into an agreement which provides for AEA-Europe to adopt Cadmo as the Association's journal and to distribute it to AEA-Europe members from 2008. AEA-Europe will edit one issue of Cadmo every two years.More on the Cadmo call for papers |
Chair of OfqualApril 2, 2008 Ed Balls announces chair of ofqual, the Regulator of Qualifications and ExaminationsMore on the announcement... |
CIEA Chair appointed first Chair of OfqualApril 2, 2008 The Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors is proud to announce that its Chair, Kathleen Tattersall OBE, has been appointed as the new Chair of Ofqual, the independent regulator of qualifications in England.More on the appointment... |
CIEA at the Education Show 2008-03-05March 5, 2008 to candidates, parents, schools and colleges who make use of the examinations system that the grades awarded are fair and accurate.Read more... |
EAB Annual Report 2007February 15, 2008 The Examinations Appeals Board is an independent body set up by Ministers in 1999, to give confidence to candidates, parents, schools and colleges who make use of the examinations system that the grades awarded are fair and accurate.Read more... |
The e-Assessment Question 2008February 15, 2008 This is an exciting time in the world of e-assessment, where technology is used to measure skills and knowledge.Read more... |
The National Conference April 23rd and 24th. 2008January 16, 2008 The purpose of the conference is to create real added value for members by supporting their professional development needs in the key area of assessment. In turn the theme also supports the IEA mission of improving the quality of assessment through better assessment standards and accountability. This year's theme is delivering good assessment practice in times of change.Read more... |
OECD Programme for International Pupil AssessmentDecember 6, 2007 The OECD's study for comparing the relative international comparisons between pupil achievement, known as the Programme for International Pupil Assessment (Pisa) shows some worrying trends for British pupils.Read more... |
Institute to Re-brand - Have your say!October 25, 2007 In August the IEA was granted a Royal Charter and in the near future the organisation will be formally known as the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.Click here to vote |
Congratulations on GCSE's 20th AnniversaryAugust 24, 2007 Technology-smart teenagers have impressed 92 per cent of employers with their IT skillsRead more... |
Gained Qualified Teacher Status and interested in assessment-related CPD?August 23, 2007 Start your teaching career with a recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.Read more... |
Chartered Status GrantedJuly 30, 2007 The Institute of Educational Assessors (IEA) has been granted Chartered status from The Privy Council Office.More about this news |
CEA ApplicationJuly 4, 2007 Applications are invited for the role of Chartered Educational Assessor from any interested members of the IEA who think that they could fulfil that role.Apply to become a CEA |
Response to the Testing and Assessment enquiryJune 6, 2007 The IEA welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence to the select committee on education and skillsRead the full response |
IEA at the Education ShowMarch 22, 2007 Thousands of people connected to the education community attended the annual Education Show held at the NEC in Birmingham last week.Read more about the education show |
Institute Ahead of TargetMarch 20, 2007 The IEA had set itself a demanding target of attracting 3,500 members in its first year. The target was determined through an analysis of the interest that had been shown through Mori consultations in the year leading up to launch.Read more about the membership targets |
e-Learning and e-AssessmentMarch 20, 2007 The environment in which children learn is now richer than ever. The world that children inhabit uses technology as a matter of course. Multi-media tools within the home and at school are commonplace.Read more |
Examinations Appeals BoardRead more |
Consultations on the Concept of Chartered Educational AssessorFebruary 14, 2007 Between April 2006 and January 2007 the Institute of Educational Assessors (IEA) held consultation sessions on the concept of Chartered Educational Assessor (CEA).Read the consultation summary |
DfES consultation on Making Good ProgressJanuary 18, 2007 The Institute of Educational Assessors welcomes the opportunity to respond to proposals from DfES to support the summative Key Stages with formative progress checks carried out during the Key Stage in the classroom.Read the full response here |
Jim Knight puts English and Maths at the heart of driving up GCSE resultsJanuary 11, 2007 Schools Minister Jim Knight today congratulated schools for achieving the highest ever GCSE results for English and maths.Read the full speech here |
BETT speechJanuary 17, 2007 It's great to have this chance to reflect on the recent years of transformation through technology.Read the full speech here |
Do you have the skills, knowledge and expertise?December 19, 2006 The key stage 1, 2 & 3 national curriculum tests follow a rigorous test development process.NAA National Curriculum tests |
Association for Educational Assessment - Europe ConferenceNovember 27, 2006 When I retired from AQA in 2003, I remained a member of AEA-Europe for two reasons: the Association is a fascinating collection of organisations and individuals working in assessment in all the countries of EuropeAssociation for Educational Assessment - Europe Conference |
NAA Exams PolicyNovember 27, 2006 The new NAA exam policy tool takes the hard work out of creating a unique exam policy for each centre.National Assessment Agency Exams Policy |
Annual AccountsOctober 23, 2006 In line with the IEA's Code of Practice, the Annual Accounts are published here.Annual Accounts |
Teacher assessment activities for foundation subjectsMay 19, 2005Incorporation of the Institute |