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From confidentiality agreements to remote invigilation, heads ‘move heaven and earth’ to prioritise mocks as new data shows Year 11 Covid absence was highest last term

Every January, a sixth-month slog begins to improve on disappointing GCSE mock grades – but this approach is straightforward, and most importantly, successful, says Jeremy Newton

AQA to pilot smart assessment technology that adjusts the difficulty of questions in response to students’ answers

Mock exams are important right now – if a student hands in a blank page, here are some tips for giving support

The introduction of the new Reception baseline assessment sparked a debate about the nature of testing at the early years foundation stage. In January this year, ahead of the RBA becoming statutory in September, John Morgan found out about how to get the measure of young children’s abilities

Our education system is the victim of a huge lie: the idea that anyone will succeed if they work hard enough, says philosophy teacher Bernard Andrews. The great social mobility trick has left us with qualifications that penalise the poor, he warns, as he recommends five policy changes to level up the system and help the most vulnerable young people in our society

Boards say they will keep fees to a ‘bare minimum’ amid ‘stretched’ school budgets

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

Interim chair Ian Bauckham will take up a permanent post in the new year

Ofqual reference test data shows a “widening of ability range” after pandemic disruption

Chance to move away from ‘one size fits all’ assessment should not be missed, says national inspection and curriculum body

An author of a major NFER report on primary attainment over the pandemic outlines three key areas where policymakers and schools should focus future efforts to have the biggest impact