About Graham Hudson
40 years of experience at the sharp end of national and international assessment.
Why work with me?
I’ve inhabited the strange world of assessment for over 40 years. In that time, I’ve delivered education and assessment reforms and implemented high-stakes national assessment systems across the globe.
I’ve also encountered the frustrations, upsets, near misses, and bureaucracy that would make many strong people weep.
I bring this knowledge when I work with my clients.
Experience at the sharp end. I know how to navigate complex systems, avoid nasty mistakes, and provide the confidence that difficult things can be achieved.
"I work with examination bodies and regulators to modernise assessment systems, combining international experience with a clear focus on practical delivery."
A Career in Assessment Reform
My career spans major milestones in UK education. I was involved in the introduction of GCSE examinations, National Curriculum reforms, and the restructuring of A-levels.
Beyond the UK, I have worked internationally for many years, supporting education systems and assessment organisations to design and deliver practical, high-quality testing solutions. My experience spans Africa, South and South-East Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe, working with national examination bodies, ministries of education, and delivery partners.
My track record includes
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Leading national marking programmes.
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Undertaking publicly funded research into the use of technology in assessment.
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Introducing one of the first systems in the UK to enable the scanning of examination scripts and marking from images.
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Specifying robust testing platforms and data infrastructures for procurement.
Clarity, Insight, Confidence
Whether I am helping a client procure a system worth £100k or £100m, my approach is the same. I believe that simplicity and clarity are paramount.
For clients who are procuring, I enable honest conversations to establish early on whether there is a good fit. For those developing strategy, I bring market insight to prevent lost direction.
My goal is simple: to help you focus on real needs, not just bells and whistles, and to deliver solutions that work in practice, not just in theory.
Ready to move forward with confidence?
Let’s discuss your current challenges and how we can bring clarity to your assessment strategy.
