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Restoring Trust in Meritocracy: How organisations Are Fighting Back Against the Assessment Crisis (Blog 3 / 3)
In our first two blog posts, we documented the crisis: groundbreaking research from Princeton and Dartmouth showing how generative AI has destroyed the signalling value of written applications , and explored why this threatens educational meritocracy and demands new assessment approaches . The evidence is overwhelming. The consequences are severe. Traditional written signals no longer work.
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Meritocracy in selection - the efficiency paradox of selecting and hiring in the age of AI (1/3)
The rise of generative AI in recruitment able to craft convincing CVs, cover letters, and even interview responses has triggered profound changes in how talent is identified and selected. With traditional signals of merit increasingly at risk of manipulation or obsolescence, forward-thinking organizations are searching for dependable, evidence-driven alternatives to ensure fairness and real quality in assessment.
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It’s time ... for assessment everyone can access
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.
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It’s time ... to rely on technology that keeps working
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.
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It’s time ... to unlock real-world skills everywhere
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.
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It’s time ... to celebrate creativity
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.
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It's time ... to drive real outcomes
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.
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It’s time ... to empower teacher judgement
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.
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It's time....time to recognise every success pathway
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.