Exams

Exam results: Regional disparities show we need new solutions

This summer’s exam results have once again shown the persistence of regional disparities in educational attainment. Across A levels...

JL Dutaut
Chris Zarraga
Opinion

4 things to look out for in tomorrow’s GCSE results

As the sector prepares for the first GCSE results based on exams since 2019, Jon Andrews explains what we...

John Dickens
Jon Andrews
Opinion

Prioritising poorer pupils for university is not ‘social engineering’

The odds of getting a university place remain heavily stacked against the poorest in society, one sector leader writes

Freddie Whittaker
Nick Brook
A-level results 2022

A-level results are no disaster – but the system is not out of the woods

The vast majority of young people who wanted to attend university now can – after that there are some...

Jess Staufenberg
Tom Richmond
Opinion

Exams can’t close the attainment gap. We must address the underlying causes

Qualification reform is needed, but won't be enough on its own to address issues of inclusion, diversity and equality...

Freddie Whittaker
Dr Michelle Meadows and Professor Jo-Anne Baird
Opinion

How unfunded pay rises turned my budget surplus into a £140k deficit

Headteacher Tim Marston has been forced into a summer savings scramble after the government's late decision to raise teacher...

John Dickens
Tim Marston
Grammar Schools

The evidence that exposes calls to bring back grammar schools

With grammar schools seemingly back on the agenda – it feels like 2016 all over again. Thankfully we are...

John Dickens
Jon Andrews
Opinion

All aboard: How coastal schools can keep their maritime heritage afloat

Schools wanted to join a sailing adventure with scheme aimed at raising aspirations and attainment

John Dickens
Rachel Kitley
Edtech

Edtech: Four golden rules for reviewing your school’s use

The pandemic caused technology use in schools to skyrocket. But while many schools have invested heavily in edtech over...

JL Dutaut
Graham Macaulay