Exams

British Sign Language GCSE closer to reality as consultation launches

DfE aiming for first teaching of new qualification from 2025

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Exams

OCR to review difficulty of GCSE computer science paper

Follows backlash over exam leaving pupils 'completely disheartened' and warning it will put more youngsters off the subject

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Politics

Munira Wilson, Lib Dem education spokesperson

Munira Wilson, the MP for Twickenham and since 2021 the Lib Dems’ spokesperson for education, proudly describes the party...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
SATs

It’s the same pay for double the work, say SATs markers

Capita faces criticism over slashed marking rates for the second year running

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Schools

What does Burnham’s new ‘MBacc’ qualification mean for schools?

Proposals for the 'MBacc', which will steer pupils towards technical training in Greater Manchester, have put the mayor on...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Exams

Half of examiners unhappy with pay and most are stressed

Ofqual survey also reveals more examiners are marking and being trained online

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Exams

Exam appeals plummet in wake of grading fiasco

The number of appeals against GCSE and A-level grades was 23% lower last year than in pre-pandemic 2019

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Exams

Think tank proposes plan to cut AI chatbot cheating

Ex-DfE adviser recommends changes to broaden post-16 curriculum while guarding against AI risks

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Academies

The return of academy trust league tables: what do they tell us?

Government publishes trust performance data for the first time in three years

Tom Belger
Tom Belger