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• We believe speaking and listening are essential skills and need to return to English in a meaningful way.

• We believe that exploring spoken language helps students understand and value their own language identities.

• We believe investigating the ways we vary our speech can support students' communication skills.

• We believe English should foster creativity, but the skills of drafting, editing and reflecting are not effectively assessed by current examination methods.

• We believe that the focus on compulsory terminal written assessments is restrictive, and that other modes (oral, portfolio) should be explored.

• Where appropriate, we believe that onscreen assessment should become an option for schools and learners.

• We believe that more transformational approaches to assessment should be considered.

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• We believe that GCSE English needs to better prepare students for post-16 study of English, whether at A level or for vocational needs.

• We believe the cycle of resits post-16 is damaging for students’ progress in their education and future careers.

• We believe that achieving grade 4 or above in GCSE English should not be the only measure to demonstrate literacy skills for life and work.