The Ofsted annual report 2019/20
The Ofsted annual report 2019/20
Today Ofsted published its annual report from 2019/2020. Below, we explore the report's key findings, and how the Department has supported the sector this year.
“Exams are the best and fairest way for young people to show what they know and can do” – The Education Secretary on the importance of exams
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In today’s edition of the Sunday Times, the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, responded to the paper’s previous calls for exams to be cancelled, reiterating the value they have as the “best and fairest way for young people to show what …
The Department’s commitment rewarding teachers
This year, we announced the biggest pay rise the teaching profession has seen since 2005, with above-inflation rises to the pay ranges for every single teacher in the country. This September 2020 pay award was worth 3.1% on average, recognising …
How we’re supporting schools in the run up to Christmas and 2021 exams
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A Level, Attainment gap, Coronavirus, Education Standards, Exams and qualifications, GCSE, School safety, Schools, Secondary schools
This week the Prime Minister reiterated the importance of children being in school and restated his commitment to ensuring learning continues in classrooms across the country.
“GCSEs and A levels are a matter of life chances” – why it is important that exams take place next year
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A comment piece in today’s Telegraph sets out the importance of exams taking place next summer.
Question and answers: SAGE papers on Covid 19 transmissions in schools
Today, SAGE (the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) has published papers relating to the latest evidence of incidence and transmission of coronavirus in schools. Here we answer some key questions. What does SAGE say about the risks to children and …
Questions and answers on Christmas guidance for university students
We want all students who are studying away from home to be able to return for Christmas if they wish to. But the movement of large numbers of young people around the country could increase the risk of Covid-19 transmission …
Ofsted reports on the effects of lockdown
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Today, a report from Ofsted highlighted some of the impacts of the pandemic on schools and pupils, and therefore the importance of schools staying open during the current period of restrictions and beyond.
Schools and sport under new restrictions: your questions answered
We are aware of speculation in the media about whether sports organisations and extra-curricular activities can continue under new national restrictions.
What the new national restrictions mean for education settings
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On Saturday the Prime Minister announced that, from today, the country will enter a new period of national restrictions until at least 2 December. Unlike the last national lockdown in the spring, this time schools, nurseries and other education settings …
Why we are keeping education settings open
From Thursday 5 November, the country will enter a second month-long national period of restrictions, during which time non-essential shops, hospitality settings and more will be closed. This time, however, we are keeping education settings open for all. Education Secretary …