GTC welcomes launch of Institute of Educational Assessors
Tue, 18 Apr 2006 01:00:00

Commenting on the launch of the Institute of Educational Assessors today, 9 May 2006, GTC Chief Executive Carol Adams comments: (18 Apr 2006).

“The launch of the Institutional Educational Assessors is a very positive move in support of maintaining and improving the quality of assessment in our schools. As the professional body for teaching the GTC advocates investment in specialist assessment roles and also supports the development of specialist career paths for teachers in relation to assessment. The Council also believes strongly in the power of professional development to raise standards and the emphasis of the new Institute on developing best practice and increasing opportunities for development of its members is to be welcomed. 

However, it is important that all teachers have the opportunity to develop their skills and experience in assessment, not just those involved in formal examination. Teachers assess pupils’ work continually both to record and to support their learning in a way that is vital to the tailoring of teaching to the individual child. We look forward to working with the Institute as it develops its work to support effective assessment.”