Secondary

Wednesday

27th Apr 2022

Why grammar schools should embrace joining mixed-model MATs
Grammar schools have nothing to fear from mixed-model multi-academy trusts, says Stuart Gardner
MATs, grammar, schools, mixed-model

Monday

25th Apr 2022

SQA exams return in Scotland, but Covid cloud remains
Health advice published just before the first national exam period since 2019 shows pandemic uncertainty is still a factor
SQA exams return in Scotland – but Covid cloud remains
Exams 2022: What happens if pupils miss exams with Covid-19?
What happens if a pupil is struck down with Covid during exam season, and misses a key test? Here’s everything you need to know
Exams 2022: What happens if pupil miss exams with Covid-19

Wednesday

30th Mar 2022

Why boosting English and maths GCSE grades is a problem
The DfE White Paper drive to raise the average GCSE grade in English and maths is fraught with difficulties, as school leaders and educationalists explain
Why boosting English and Maths GCSE grades is fraught with problems

Thursday

10th Mar 2022

3 ways to close education’s worrying careers-guidance gap
New research has unmasked divides between schools when it comes to the careers guidance they are able to offer. The CEO of the Sutton Trust explains how this inequality could be tackled
3 ways to close education's worrying careers-guidance gap

Wednesday

9th Mar 2022

Future plans for SQA must not detract from current failures
The Scottish Qualifications Authority reform plans are out today but students this year must not be forgotten
Future plans for SQA must not detract from current failures

Thursday

24th Feb 2022

English and maths grade requirements put pressure on schools
The government’s requirement for students to achieve grade 4 English and maths GCSE to unlock university funding risks narrowing the curriculums once again – and puts immense pressure on teachers
English and maths university funding push means more pressure on schools

Tuesday

8th Feb 2022

Exams are ‘fairest approach’ in current circumstances
It is not the time to introduce big changes while we are still in a pandemic, argues Qualifications Wales’ chief executive
Fairness, exams

Wednesday

2nd Feb 2022

Why specialist sixth forms could tackle regional inequalities
The track record of current specialist sixth forms should convince the doubters that this is an approach that can help tackle inequalities across the country, says the director of the New School’s Network
Why specalist sixth forms will be key in tackling regional inequality

Friday

14th Jan 2022

GCSE MFL review: Why word lists are key
The chair of the review of subject content for GCSE modern foreign languages explains the rationale behind the new reforms put forward today
Word lists, foreign, language

Wednesday

12th Jan 2022

Why it’s time to ditch attempts to tackle exam inflation
Sam Freedman outlines why the government should be thinking about ditching attempts to return to normal exam grade boundaries this year given the widespread disruption pupils have faced
Omicron, Exam

Monday

13th Dec 2021

Why the government’s EBacc targets will be missed
The DfE’s goal is for three-quarters of GCSE students to be taking the EBacc by 2022 – but the number of entrants is in decline