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Teachers must now pick up the pieces of our broken system

The results are in but the work of ensuring students rebuild their confidence has only just begun, writes Liz…

JL Dutaut

LIZ BROMLEY

Opinion

Government must listen to teachers or face recurring chaos

There is a simple way for government to avoid this shoddy recent history from repeating itself, writes Alison Peacock…

JL Dutaut

ALISON PEACOCK

Opinion

This is what we can expect GCSE results to look like after CAGs came out on top

So, the game of rock-paper-scissors with kids’ exam results has been settled. If, at various points, we’ve had moderated…

John Dickens

PHILIP NYE

Opinion

Ministers have passed the buck to universities – here are the consequences

After days of growing pressure, it was inevitable government and the beleaguered education secretary Gavin Williamson eventually u-turned and…

John Dickens

AARON PORTER

Opinion

The U-turn may push grade anger towards schools – but at least we can defend our results

The A-level results last week followed a precedent set by the Scottish Advanced Highers and revealed there is just…

John Dickens

JON CHALONER

Opinion

Suspensions among pupils back up during second year of pandemic but exclusions still falling

The inelegant fix of awarding CAGs puts year 12s at the sharp end of this crisis

After days of uncertainty, we’ve learnt the government’s pathway out of their exam fiasco. In debates about appeals, admissions…

John Dickens

JANE CAHILL

Opinion

Automatic reviews of results lowered by more than one grade would rectify worst of the injustice

As the fiasco surrounding A-level results continues, Paul Whiteman says the increasingly political Punch and Judy show has served…

John Dickens

PAUL WHITEMAN

Opinion

A level results: Oxbridge applicants face multiple challenges

Coupled with the impacts of COVID-19 itself, this year’s exam results mean Oxbridge entry is harder than ever. Paarul…

JL Dutaut

PAARUL SHAH

Opinion

A level results: A fiasco destined to be repeated?

For all the apologies, Mary Bousted says there is little sign government is willing or able to learn the…

JL Dutaut

MARY BOUSTED

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We’re yet to see what this white paper really means for academy trusts

This is an inflection point for the trust sector. And its direction still feels rather uncertain

Freddie Whittaker

Michael Pain

Opinion

‘No excuses’ doctrine means zero insight into barriers a child faces

Education has been warped by false divides, but schools that use vulnerability indices to identify need have found a…

Freddie Whittaker

Lee Elliot Major

Opinion

Best performing schools have the fewest disadvantaged pupils

Children who are doubly disadvantaged – both having SEND and coming from low-income families – are being shut out…

Freddie Whittaker

Charlotte O’Regan

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Assessment

University clearing: How teachers can support students

All the important details school staff need to help youngsters through clearing this year

John Dickens

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Sam Sykes

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Assessment

Are we asking the right questions on assessment?

A new AQA report proposes new assessment models for the millions left lacking critical skills by the current format

JL Dutaut

Reza Schwitzer

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