Exams 2022: Invigilator rules relaxed over shortage fears But experts warns schools still face ‘huge challenge’ in securing enough invigilators
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 related to coronavirus’
Heads plan Covid isolation rooms so symptomatic kids can take exams ‘Ambiguous’ guidance leaves leaders playing Covid guessing game as tests return
Year 11s still missing one in 10 lessons as exams near Pupil absences ‘remain stubbornly high’ as exam season approaches
Nine things we learned from Ofsted’s latest education recovery research The watchdog found schools struggling with staff shortages, unclear Covid measures and identifying learning gaps
DfE clamps down on loophole allowing fraudsters in classrooms New banning powers would also apply to ex-teachers and those in online schools
Ofqual to research impact of advance information to inform ‘future years’ Dr Jo Saxton says the measure was ‘really exciting’
Covid savings fuel record turnaround in maintained school finances Lower energy and exam costs saved schools millions during lockdowns
DfE top boss handed £278k payout to leave after exams fiasco Jonathan Slater had just eight months left in post, but was pushed out in spate of perm sec departures