Exams

Exams 2022: Invigilator rules relaxed over shortage fears

But experts warns schools still face 'huge challenge' in securing enough invigilators

James Carr
James Carr
Ofsted

Spielman blames ‘vested interests’ for Ofsted ‘fear’

Chief inspector dismisses suggestions Ofsted is contributing to exodus of heads

James Carr
James Carr
Schools

Schools can help eradicate outdated myth that physics isn’t for girls

Recent comments by ‘Britain’s strictest headteacher’ suggesting girls ‘naturally’ don’t like physics, are damaging and outdated, writes Rachel Youngman

James Carr
Rachel Youngman
Ofsted

Ofsted’s 5-year strategy promises more longer inspections

The watchdog says more section 5 visits will increase 'professional dialogue'

James Carr
James Carr
Covid

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...

James Carr
James Carr
Covid, Exams

Heads plan Covid isolation rooms so symptomatic kids can take exams

‘Ambiguous’ guidance leaves leaders playing Covid guessing game as tests return

James Carr
James Carr
Schools

Ex-minister’s academy trust handed £4m ‘Latin excellence’ contract

Future Academies was founded by former minister Lord Nash

James Carr
James Carr
Schools

Year 11s still missing one in 10 lessons as exams near

Pupil absences 'remain stubbornly high' as exam season approaches

James Carr
James Carr
Covid

DfE will no longer publish school Covid absence updates

Leaders warn ‘having no stats doesn’t mean Covid has disappeared’

James Carr
James Carr