Guidance
The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice when it comes to official education guidance coming from the government, inspectorates and governing bodies
Tuesday
5th Oct 2021
5 ways I apply the pedagogy of Paul Hollywood
The mastery of the Bake Off star has mesmerised teacher Alan Gillespie – here’s why
International schools’ new approach to university entry
Universities around the world have been changing admissions criteria – here’s what international schools need to know
DfE Covid rules ‘actively help spread virus’, say heads
School leaders concerned that children can attend school if sibling has Covid ‘even if they share a bedroom’
Friday
1st Oct 2021
Fears school closures ‘inevitable’ as pupil cases soar
From reintroducing masks and bubbles to isolation rules, some schools are taking Covid safety into their own hands
Report fuel crisis disruption, Zahawi tells heads
New education secretary tells school leaders that they should speak up if petrol shortages disrupt learning
Thursday
30th Sep 2021
WATCH: GCSE and A-level exam changes explained
We outline the key adaptations to next year’s GCSE and A-level exams, as revealed by Ofqual
GCSEs and A levels 2022: Ofqual’s teacher grades plan B
The exams regulator advises schools to consider doing TAG assessment before Christmas to ‘protect against further disruption’
GCSEs and A levels 2022: How will exams look next year?
Everything teachers need to know about Ofqual’s plans for GCSEs and A levels next summer