Which support/training event is best for you?

We offer an unparalleled level of support for teachers of our specifications, which is one of the many reasons we remain such a popular Awarding Body.

The following is to help you to choose which level of support is appropriate for you as you consider AQA specifications and as you are preparing to teach them.

Introductory Launch meetings

  • Held to introduce new or revised specifications
  • Offer you an introduction to the changes that have been made to existing AQA specifications
  • Support you during periods of curriculum change and to help you make the best choices for your students.
  • They are free of charge and include a light lunch and refreshments.

Preparing to Teach meetings

  • Held to offer teachers more help and support as they are getting to grips with the demands of a new or revised specification.
  • Led by a senior AQA Examiner, who also will have some classroom experience.
  • Designed to offer you in depth support and advice and opportunities to network with other teachers who are offering AQA specifications in your region.

Preparing to Teach meetings for the new GCSE specifications are taking place around the country during spring/summer 2009. Find out where your nearest meeting is and book online.

Ongoing Support and Training: Teacher Support and Continuing Professional Development

Once teaching and assessment is underway for any AQA specification, we offer you a range of training opportunities.

Our training focuses mainly on GCE and GCSE, but we also offer training for teachers of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 2 English, Maths & Science. Our reasonably-priced courses are run by experienced teachers and trainers in major locations throughout the year.

All our courses focus on classroom practice and strategies to improve teaching and students' learning.

  • Feedback on assessment sessions which are led by a Senior Examiner who show how candidates on written papers and coursework/Controlled Tests where applicable
  • 'Getting Started' for newly qualified teachers and those new to the subject
  • 'Stepping up to' for non-specialists looking to develop their skills or step them up a notch before teaching at a higher level
  • 'Maximising Potential' courses to help students and teachers get the most out of AQA qualifications
  • 'Toolkit' courses to develop the essentials in a subject area
  • 'Hot Topics' courses that tie in with current educational initiatives

Find out what is available for your subjects.

Coursework standardisation meetings

  • Free
  • October–January
  • local meetings for centres in the first year of teaching a new specification
  • then for new centres and those who have been identified as needing support.

We are piloting standardisation meeting bookings on-line. If your subject isn't listed, please contact your subject team