Hi I’m Natalie Hughes, Curriculum Design Officer for Assessment in the Learning and Teaching Academy. I have worked in Higher Education for over 25 years with my previous role being that of a Lecturer in Modern History, Linguistics and other areas such as Personal Development Planning and Reflective Practice. I have also taught modules on Coaching and Mentoring and Study Skills. In my previous position I was a Senior Personal Tutor in a Unit based in an academic school, a position I had for over 10 years. My current role involves working with schools to offer support in terms of assessment and feedback and this can involve running CPD courses in various areas such as Improving Feedback, looking at Authentic assessment methods and other topics such using Rubrics effectively. I am part of the University’s Rethinking Assessment agenda and co-ordinate the activities of the Rethinking Assessment Steering Group and the sub-group on E-portfolios. I consider that as assessment is an integral part of any learning journey, my role is to ensure that assessment and feedback is incorporated fairly into all academic programmes and working with students, we ensure that their voice is listened to in all areas.