Education Secretary welcomes confirmation of exam appeals process
Exams regulator Ofqual has today set out its appeals process for A and AS levels and GCSES after exams were cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Gavin Williamson on why cancelling exams will not hold students back
Writing in the Sun, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson explained why the cancellation of GCSE and A level exams due to the Covid-19 pandemic will not hold students back
Inaccurate petition on A level and GCSE grades this year
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We are aware of a petition on Change.org based on a misapprehension about the way young people will be allocated grades for their GCSEs and A levels this summer. The petition being circulated on social media suggests there will be …
How we are educating the next generation about the battle on climate change
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The curriculum also includes the knowledge pupils need to help address climate change in the future. For example, in design and technology pupils are taught to consider the impact of the products they design on individuals, society and the environment. Schools have the autonomy to go into as much depth on these subjects as they see fit.
Education in the Media: Monday 13 August 2018
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A Level, Exams and qualifications, Further education, Higher Education, Mental Health, Ofqual, Ofsted, Universities
Today’s Education in the media blog responds to stories in the press regarding our reforms to A level and GCSEs and Ofsted’s inspection framework. We also cover how we are promoting mental health in universities, and helping to tackle the …
Education in the media: 31 August 2017
Today’s news review looks at the results of a survey among parents and childcare providers about our 30 hours offer, as well as the latest claims on exam cheating at independent schools. New survey results on 30 hours Today, Thursday …
Education in the media: 29 August 2017
Today’s news review looks at our career returners announcement and the recent coverage around private schools and exam cheating.