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Ofqual’s new chief: We can do more to prevent exam errors

Ofqual needs to do more to stop “simple errors” in how schools deliver exams — although mistakes, security breaches…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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What do teachers and pupils REALLY think about A-levels and GCSEs? 7 findings from latest government figures

The exams regulator Ofqual today released its annual survey on the perception of A-levels and GCSEs. Lots of people…

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Schools minister Nick Gibb backs Gove and Johnson for leadership — NOT Nicky Morgan

Schools minister Nick Gibb has publicly announced his support for Boris Johnson as the next Conservative party leader, thereby…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Ofsted will consider scrapping ‘outstanding’ grade, says new chief inspector

Ofsted will consider scrapping its controversial ‘outstanding’ grade, the new chief inspector has told MPs. Amanda Spielman, who has…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Pat Glass resigns as shadow education secretary after two days

The shadow education secretary Pat Glass has resigned after just two days in the post. Glass, the MP for…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Christine Quinn announced as new regional schools commissioner for West Midlands

A new regional school commissioner (RSC) for the West Midlands has been appointed to replace Pank Patel. Christine Quinn,…

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott


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Child poverty increases by 200,000 — putting pressure on school welfare services

Child poverty has soared over the last year with an additional 200,000 children now living in low income families…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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Shadow education secretary says she will stand down at next election – just 30 hours into job

The shadow education secretary Pat Glass has announced her intention to stand down from Parliament at the next election…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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NUT delivers ultimatum to government over strike action

The government must fund schools sufficiently, tell academies to observe national terms and conditions and promise “meaningful talks” to…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Speed-read: What does the 2016 census data tell us about our schools?

School census data from January 2016 has been released by the government today. Here are the main points… 1….

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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More resignations leave Labour’s education team less than half full

Labour’s shadow education team has lost more than half of its members after another flurry of resignations linked to…

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
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Ofsted letter to inspectors: ‘Clamp down on gaming’

Ofsted has formally written to inspectors urging them to look out for schools entering pupils for qualifications to boost…

John Dickens
John Dickens