Assessment

MPs launch inquiry into ‘effectiveness’ of post-16 qualifications

A new inquiry into the “effectiveness” of post-16 qualifications like A-levels, T Levels and BTECs has been launched by...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Assessment

‘No one will be able to say I hid away in the Ofqual attic’

New exams chief Dr Jo Saxton says she likes a challenge. Just as well, as she faces having to...

John Dickens
John Dickens
Assessment

Zahawi announces slowing-down of BTECs cull

Education secretary says he has 'decided to allow an extra year before our reform timetable is implemented'

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
Assessment

Exams 2022: Ofqual confirms ‘plan B’ details

Exams watchdog says schools should 'guard' against 'over-assessment' of students

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Assessment

Ministers play down BTECs cull

They have gone as far as to blame the media for fuelling a belief there will be a binary...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Assessment

EBacc target even further off as entries fall again

KS4 data also shows how disadvantage gap has widened according to government's own metric

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Assessment

Avoid ‘complex language’ and stereotypes to make exams accessible, says draft guidance

Ofqual launches consultation on draft accessibility guidance for exam boards

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Assessment

Exams: GCSE reform isn’t as simple as stick or twist

As clamour grows for post-Covid GCSE reform, it’s important we listen to the opinions of all those concerned, writes...

JL Dutaut
COLIN HUGHES
Assessment

Ofqual’s second in command leaves after 7 years at watchdog

Dr Michelle Meadows leaves her post for Oxford University professor role

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth