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Avoid ‘complex language’ and stereotypes to make exams accessible, says draft guidance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

Trust boss accused over ‘culture of cheating’ and off-rolling at flagship school

An award-winning trust CEO and two colleagues face misconduct claims over exam malpractice and off-rolling to keep its flagship...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
Assessment

2022 exams: What you need to know about plan B

DfE and Ofqual seeking views on draft teacher assessed grades guidance

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Assessment

2022 exams: Adaptations and grading plan finally confirmed

Education secretary Nadhim Zahawi says 'fairness at the heart' of plans

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Assessment

Drop in A-levels diversity, and 4 more EPI findings

Key findings from the Education Policy Institute's report into A-level subject choice. 

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Assessment

Narrowing A level choices put students’ futures at risk

A level choices are less diverse than ever, with potential risks to students’ futures. Schools and policy makers alike...

JL Dutaut
DAVID ROBINSON
Assessment

Pupils might not have been taught parts of autumn exams, says Ofqual

Ofqual opted to make no adaptations to the majority of exams in the autumn series despite flagging it would...

James Carr
James Carr