Tutoring

Tutoring scheme ‘failed’ in aim to help poorest pupils, study finds

National Tutoring Programme helped boost results, but long-awaited evaluation found most catch-up done in lesson time

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

Vital special school rejected over plan for flats

The case reveals stumbling blocks for homes on school sites as the government renews its bid to sell school...

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Samantha Booth
Assessment

‘Difficult to swallow’: Leaders criticise exam fee hikes of up to 17%

Exam boards will earn several million pounds more from schools - but say they have to cover the costs

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

DfE removes trans charity Mermaids from school wellbeing resources

Department said move was precautionary amid ongoing investigation into safeguarding allegations

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Schools

DfE facing legal action again over ‘unlawful’ Oak quango

British Educational Suppliers Association says £43 million curriculum body subsidy should be pulled and instead given to schools

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

School budget cuts follow national insurance change

Treasury confirms it will claw back compensation for public sector bodies in future years

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Samantha Booth
Assessment

Schools should collect plan B exams evidence, government proposes

Ministers also looking to consult on long-term contigency plans for exams after 'learning importance' of system resilience

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Samantha Booth
Assessment

Ofqual chief: Schools don’t need another ‘big assessment experiment’

Dr Jo Saxton said she is not a' grade inflation warrior' but wants 'fairest' qualifications for students

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Assessment

Ministers confirm exams and grading plan for 2023

Grades will return to pre-pandemic standards, but with 'soft landing' protections and exam aids in some subjects

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth