25 February 2021

We are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with the CCEA to offer schools in Northern Ireland support to help prepare teachers for their role in determining students’ grades for the summer 2021 qualifications.

We are delighted to announce that we are working in partnership with the CCEA to offer schools in Northern Ireland support to help prepare teachers for their role in determining students’ grades for the summer 2021 qualifications.  The ‘Assessment Support Programme’ is an online course designed to develop a broader understanding of key aspects of assessment that will help teachers develop a shared understanding of the process of predicting and awarding grades. The programme covers the key assessment issues to be addressed in summer 2021.  By helping develop teachers’ assessment expertise, it is hoped to enhance public and professional confidence in the qualifications awarded this year.

Simon Sharp, Chair of the CIEA, said: "This is a very important development for the CIEA. The content of the programme has been agreed in collaboration with the CCEA, reflecting good practice in assessment and meeting the needs of teachers in Northern Ireland.  It is designed to be as accessible and flexible as possible and forms an optional part of the overall support that the CCEA is offering to its schools. We hope teachers will find it helpful in preparing them for their role in the awarding of grades this summer."