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Studying for GCSEs virtually: a sign of the times?
As educators, our exposure to the power of online learning has been magnified over the past year or so and…
10th September 2021
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Biggest increase in top GCSE grades in England independent schools
GCSE results released today (12 August) show the biggest increase in top grades in England independent schools compared with other…
12th August 2021
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Teacher-assessed grades unfair, suggests poll of parents
A poll of more than 1,000 parents suggests more than half believe that the system of teacher-assessed grades for GCSE…
19th July 2021
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Grading process caused ‘anxiety’ and ‘a lot of extra work’, say senior leaders
Leaders in independent schools have commented on the “anxiety” and amount of “extra work” that resulted from this year’s teacher-assessed…
18th June 2021
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Autumn exam series ‘hard to rationalise’, says deputy head
The deputy head of an independent day school in London has said that the decision to hold an autumn exam…
6th May 2021
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Are exams fit for purpose?
Covid-19 has had a huge impact on all aspects of education and exams have borne the brunt. Uncertainty around assessment…
5th May 2021
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BTECs don’t get the credit and recognition they deserve, says principal
The principal of an independent day and boarding college has said BTECs “do not get the credit and recognition they…
14th January 2021
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Myddelton College to deliver second series of free online lessons
An independent school in Wales is running free online lessons this month in a bid to bridge the learning gap…
7th January 2021
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Helping young people to feel more secure in a changeable climate
The year ahead is an uncertain one for our young people, especially for those students preparing to take their A-level…
27th October 2020
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GCSEs and A-levels ‘not fit for purpose’, says new campaign group
GCSEs and A-levels are “not fit for purpose” and should be abolished in favour of more holistic assessments, a group…
30th September 2020
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