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Exam board OCR apologises for ‘inconsistencies in our past materials’ but insists there were ‘no errors’ in maths question – prompting a petition for papers to be re-marked

Cambridge International Education issues IGCSE and A-level results twice every year – here’s all the key information about results days and appeals this year

In an age when AI can deliver facts in a fraction of a second, educators need to focus on doing what tech cannot do – exploring knowledge and understanding through talk, says Alex Hebbes

Exam boards Cambridge, Pearson and OxfordAQA write to schools in UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait, confirming students will be graded on existing work and teacher assessments

Gaps in outcomes between high-achieving pupils from disadvantaged and more affluent backgrounds emerge in secondary school, research shows

Instead of sitting exams, students will receive results based on externally assessed coursework and teacher-predicted grades

OxfordAQA urges schools in the region to apply for special considerations for all students and says a final decision on whether exams will go ahead will be made soon

Artificial intelligence is ‘an area of significant concern’ for schools, says the International Baccalaureate’s chief digital officer – but it has incredible potential ‘if used mindfully’

Early education minister’s letter to chief inspector outlines new requirements for Ofsted, including the need to inspect every four years

There is an ‘uncomfortable duality’ in an education system that champions social justice but relies on assessment that is ‘wholly inappropriate’ for many young people, says head Gail Preston

Analysis of likely ‘winners and losers’ from A8 changes also forecasts reduced uptake of triple science and a boost for creative subjects, while languages would see a smaller increase

Girls from lower-income backgrounds face a ‘double disadvantage’, University of Cambridge research shows