A reflection on the Midland Examining Group and the early GCSE by Gillian Cooke, 08 March 2017 Our Group Archivist Gillian explains how the modern-day GCSE examinations came to fruition.
High stakes accountability in primary education by Guest Blogger, 28 February 2017 Guest blogger Emily responds to a recent Education Select Committee debating primary school assessment and accountability, at which our own Tim Oates gave evidence.
Thoughts from the WISE conference by Saul Nassé, 20 November 2016 Saul Nassé looks for collaboration opportunities in Doha and learns about the new direction for education in the Middle East.
Designing assessments for a digitalised world by Claudia Bickford-Smith, 10 November 2016 Designing assessments for a digitalised world
Finland - old stories, new headlines by Tim Oates, 27 October 2016 Tim Oates addresses the 'zombie ideas' which misinterpret the success behind the Finnish education system, debunking the myths and accepted truths which 'refuse to die'. Read more.
A royal encounter in Malta by Hanan Khalifa, 14 October 2016 Hanan Khalifa shared the stage with royalty when she was invited to speak on behalf of Cambridge English at this year's Commonwealth Head of Governments Meeting in Malta.
Digital Sealing Wax and Virtual String by Saul Nassé, 10 October 2016 Saul Nassé has to get creative with a selfie stick and gaffer tape while delivering a speech in Tasmania.
Chemistry community speaks by Ellie Darlington, 04 October 2016 Twitter's chemistry community sat up and took note of a new report suggesting chemistry undergraduates' maths needs aren't being met before they embark on their studies.
Gender and assessment by Tim Oates, 03 October 2016 Gender and assessment - surely everything's changed... but it's not clear that it has...
Tweaks, not bangs - continuing curriculum review by Tim Oates, 15 September 2016 Tim Oates argues that the curriculum isn't "all sorted", but a series of 'tweaks' rather than 'big bang' reform is what's needed.
A look back at some of our examination results by Gillian Cooke, 10 September 2016 We delve into our archives for a look back at some of the exam results stories over our 150 year history.
Magnification in Malaysia by Saul Nassé, 02 September 2016 Saul Nassé blogs on the 'magnifying effect' improving English language learning and making new partnerships in Malaysia.
New grading structure for reformed GCSEs - how does it work? by Frances Wilson, 21 August 2016 Dr Frances Wilson has written a helpful blog explaining the new 9-1 grading structure for reformed GCSEs.
How virtual reality is shaping tomorrow's world for learners by Saul Nassé, 21 August 2016 Saul Nassé, Group Chief Executive at Cambridge Assessment, looks back at how far virtual reality technology has come, and forward to how it may change the way we learn.
Modern apprenticeships in China by Guest Blogger, 08 July 2016 Guest blogger David Wang returns to tell us about the UK Modern Apprenticeship Scheme and why it's attracting a lot of interest in China.
Developing international qualifications for schools worldwide by Philip Parker, 15 June 2016 A regular Cantabrigian event -a bicycle crash - saw Philip Parker step in to talk about how we develop qualifications for the rest of the world at the Westminster Education Forum.
Holding it all together... why we need a Framework for National Assessment by Tim Oates, 26 May 2016 Tim Oates argues that it's time to introduce a Framework for National Assessment to guarantee stability, quality and consensus.
Who's the most tested one of all? by Tim Oates, 16 May 2016 Tim Oates CBE looks to straighten the facts around fears the UK has one of the most assessed school systems in the world.
Our vocational inheritance by Gillian Cooke, 10 May 2016 Our Group Archivist Gillian explains the broad range of vocational qualifications we 'inherited' from the RSA.
Hold your breadth and plunge into the depths? by Lucy Rycroft-Smith, 05 May 2016 A recent article in the Telegraph has alleged that UK schoolchildren are falling behind in maths because lessons in the subject are "a mile wide and an inch deep".