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Onscreen exams can’t ‘experiment with pupils’ futures’ – Ofqual chair

Tech in exams 'a case of when not if', but regulator's job is not to be 'evangelist of technology',...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
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‘Remarkable’ improvement in ethnic minorities’ GCSEs, but some fall further behind

But researchers warn educational success has 'not yet translated' in earnings

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
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A-level disadvantage gap widest since records began

New data also shows record number of schools needing extra arrangements for exam students

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
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The return of school league tables: 7 key findings

Languages hold back EBacc, gender gap narrows and SEND pupils fall further behind

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
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Secondary school disadvantage gap widens to largest in 10 years

Social mobility expert says government needs 'to step up to the challenge immediately. There is no time to lose'

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
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DfE delays ‘devastating’ level 2 qualification reforms for a year

Ministers want to streamline the level 2 post-16 qualifications market

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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‘Difficult to swallow’: Leaders criticise exam fee hikes of up to 17%

Exam boards will earn several million pounds more from schools - but say they have to cover the costs

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
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Private schools under investigation for gaming teacher grades

Exam boards are investigating malpractice at some independent schools after 'credible evidence' they over-inflated grades

John Dickens
John Dickens
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Schools should collect plan B exams evidence, government proposes

Ministers also looking to consult on long-term contigency plans for exams after 'learning importance' of system resilience

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth