Inclusive assessment practices support academic staff to design assessment that is valid, rigorous and transparent, while reducing unintended barriers for students. This includes considering the choice and timing of assessments, how students are prepared, and how marking criteria and feedback are communicated.
Our Approach
We work with teaching staff to review assessment design, student guidance and preparation, using inclusive assessment principles and approaches to identify practical changes that help students understand expectations and demonstrate their learning effectively.
What we do
- Support academic staff to review assessment formats, schedules and submission points to identify where students may experience unnecessary barriers.
- Develop practical resources and guidance on inclusive assessment, anticipatory duty and assessment preparation.
- Work with departments to strengthen pre-assessment support, including clearer briefs, transparent criteria and opportunities for students to practise applying expectations.
- Share examples of inclusive assessment practice across departments to build a stronger evidence base for what supports student engagement, confidence and outcomes.
Resources on Inclusive Assessment
- Inclusive Assessment: guidance and resources to support assessment design that is transparent, inclusive and accessible for students.
- Anticipatory Duty: guidance to help staff consider possible barriers in advance and build inclusive practice into teaching and assessment design.
- Assessment Support: practical approaches to help students understand assessment expectations, criteria and standards before submission.