Exams 2022: Invigilator rules relaxed over shortage fears But experts warns schools still face ‘huge challenge’ in securing enough invigilators
Spielman blames ‘vested interests’ for Ofsted ‘fear’ Chief inspector dismisses suggestions Ofsted is contributing to exodus of heads
Schools can help eradicate outdated myth that physics isn’t for girls Recent comments by ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ suggesting girls ‘naturally’ don’t like physics, are damaging and outdated, writes Rachel Youngman
SATs: No ‘special consideration’ for Covid disruption Special consideration will not apply when a key stage 2 pupil ‘has been affected by illness or other issues related to coronavirus’
Ofsted’s 5-year strategy promises more longer inspections The watchdog says more section 5 visits will increase ‘professional dialogue’
Heads plan Covid isolation rooms so symptomatic kids can take exams ‘Ambiguous’ guidance leaves leaders playing Covid guessing game as tests return
Ex-minister’s academy trust handed £4m ‘Latin excellence’ contract Future Academies was founded by former minister Lord Nash
Year 11s still missing one in 10 lessons as exams near Pupil absences ‘remain stubbornly high’ as exam season approaches
DfE will no longer publish school Covid absence updates Leaders warn ‘having no stats doesn’t mean Covid has disappeared’