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4th Dec 2025
Opinion

The Validation Layer: Why AI Needs a Human Anchor to be Safe

By Mark House

We are currently living through an "Assessment Arms Race." On one side, students and job candidates are using Generative AI (like ChatGPT) to produce "perfect" essays and CVs in seconds. On the other side, institutions are rushing to buy AI marking tools to grade that work just as fast. It is a closed loop of machines grading machines. And in the middle of this loop, the human element - the actual understanding of quality - is quietly disappearing.
4th Dec 2025
Opinion

The Myth of the "Perfect Photo": Why Mobile Capture can be Fairer, Faster, and Just as Reliable

By Mark House

We assume that a blurry photo hides the quality of the work. We assume that if a drawing is photographed under yellow classroom lights, the examiner will think the drawing itself is yellow. We assume that Image Quality = Assessment Quality. But science suggests we are worrying about the wrong thing.
4th Dec 2025
Opinion

Why You See a Cup, but AI Sees Pixels: The "Amodal" Secret to Reliable Assessment

By Mark House

Look at the header image above. What do you see?
4th Dec 2025
Opinion

Skills England's New Framework – Why human judgement matters more than ever

By Mark House

In November 2025, Skills England released the UK Standard Skills Classification (UK‑SSC): a comprehensive mapping of 3,343 occupational skills, 4,926 knowledge concepts, 21,963 occupational tasks and 13 core skills, linked across occupations, qualifications and sectors.

10th Nov 2025
Product

Digital Equity and Mobile-First Assessment: Why RM Compare is Redesigning for Real Access

By Mark House

Assessment technology should work for every learner, not just those in affluent schools with modern devices and reliable broadband. Yet, as RM Compare moves toward a mobile-first user experience, new evidence reveals just how critical this shift is to educational equity. For millions of students in the UK and billions worldwide, smartphones are not merely one device choice, they are the only digital device available.
7th Nov 2025
Opinion

It’s time ... for assessment everyone can access

By Mark House

True educational transformation is only possible when every learner, teacher, and leader is supported by assessment systems that are accessible, fair, and adaptable to all needs. Traditional approaches too often leave out those who learn, communicate, or create in different ways. The future must be truly inclusive, meeting people where they are and how they learn.
7th Nov 2025
Opinion

It’s time ... to rely on technology that keeps working

By Mark House

Reliability, security, and adaptability are non-negotiable in today’s assessment environment. Schools, MATs, and local authorities require systems they can trust - platforms that work every time, at any scale, under any conditions.
7th Nov 2025
Opinion

It’s time ... to unlock real-world skills everywhere

By Mark House

Today's curriculum goes beyond academic knowledge. Schools are now required to nurture key life skills through enrichment activities spanning civic engagement, arts and culture, nature, sport, and practical life skills. These experiences are not just add-ons; they are vital for building resilience, confidence, leadership, and wellbeing in every learner.
7th Nov 2025
Opinion

It’s time ... to celebrate creativity

By Mark House

Too often, creative ability is overlooked by traditional assessment systems focused narrowly on written exams and core subjects. But the curriculum reforms signal a new era: arts GCSEs now enjoy equal status, EBacc constraints have been lifted, and creative subjects are front and centre in every school’s offer.
7th Nov 2025
Opinion

It's time ... to drive real outcomes

By Mark House

Assessment should do more than just sort students, it should spark real improvement. For too long, schools have been judged by numbers on a page: grades, pass rates, and performance tables. But the curriculum reforms set an ambitious new challenge: assessment must drive positive change for every learner, not just record where they stand.
7th Nov 2025
It’s time ... for fair, scalable assessment

By Mark House

Every learner deserves assessment that is fair, reliable, and meaningful no matter their background, abilities, or learning pathway. For too long, high-stakes exams and inconsistent moderation have led to systemic bias and bottlenecks in scaling assessment for tens of thousands of schools.
7th Nov 2025
Opinion

It’s time ... to empower teacher judgement

By Mark House

For decades, the assessment system has often overlooked teachers’ expertise, relying on standardised scores that can undervalue professional judgement and reduce classroom autonomy. The new curriculum reforms present a transformational opportunity to put teachers at the heart of assessment, restoring trust in their insights, experience, and professional knowledge.
7th Nov 2025
Opinion

It's time....time to recognise every success pathway

By Mark House

Educational reforms are reshaping how we view success. Instead of a narrow focus on high-stakes exams and academic attainment, the new curriculum puts value on every young person’s strengths, talents, and achievements whether academic, creative, vocational, or through enrichment.

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