Major exam reform the ‘last thing schools need’, warns ex-DfE adviser ‘Incremental improvement’ model would help ‘resource-starved’ schools, Sam Freedman says
Ofsted should check Oak lessons are up to scratch, think tank urges But national curriculum body dismisses the idea – saying it will remain ‘by teachers for teachers’
A-level results day 2022: Teachers face AQA exams portal issues Board says results delivery not impacted by ‘issues’ with ‘working’ system
A-level results 2022: 6 key trends in England’s data What did we learn from data on the first summer exams since 2019?
Leaked AQA chemistry A-level paper was stolen from Parcelforce van Students who had ‘full access’ to leaked paper disqualified, but exam board confirms no impact on grade boundaries
Auditors assess ‘value for money’ of tutoring programme The National Audit Office is looking into the government’s handling of education recovery
Tutoring providers suspended from flagship catch-up scheme Heads say sudden suspension is ‘perplexing’
SATs helpline meltdown: Two-thirds hung up after long waits ‘Unacceptable debacle must be fixed for next year,’ heads’ union warns as new figure show Capita falling well short of its targets
DfE to collect special school capacity data after places crisis exposed Ministers move to get a grip on special school places shortage after Schools Week investigation