News

Errors in exam papers tripled this year, Ofqual report reveals

The number of ‘material errors’ in the design of A level and GCSE exam papers has more than tripled...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

Fewer schools punished for exam malpractice, but penalties for staff soar

The number of school staff penalised for helping students cheat in exams has risen by nearly 50 per cent,...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Opinion

We’re launching a consultation on assessment in schools

Testing and assessment worry parents and teachers, although both are integral and critical to good teaching, says Rod Bristow....

Rod Bristow
Rod Bristow
News

Schools struggle with rise in special provision requests

The Exams Officers’ Association (EOA) is pushing for a consultation with Ofqual to review exam access for students with...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Teachers ‘need more incentives’ to become examiners

An awards scheme for examiners should be created to entice more teachers to take on the “unattractive” job, a...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Imposter students are sitting 11-plus entrance exams

Imposters are taking the 11-plus entrance exam to get children into competitive grammar schools, claims a former headteacher. The...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

GCSE A*-C pass rate drops sharply

The 2016 GCSE results are out and show a sharp fall of 2.1 percentage points in the pass rate,...

Features Team
Features Team
Opinion

Exams may have got easier, but pupils have an appetite for hard questions

Exam question changes in the past two decades have often been made for clarity and “accessibility”, says Tim Oates....

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Access arrangements — are they a right or a privilege?

Recent changes to the official guidelines on access arrangements and assistive technology have wide-reaching implications for all pupils if...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor