Monday
GCSEs: Warning over ‘striking’ inconsistency on grades
Teachers under ‘enormous pressure’ from parents to change grades, shadow education secretary says
Exclusive: Most teachers are against scrapping GCSEs
Only a fifth of teachers back growing calls for the GCSE to abolished post-pandemic, a ÌÇÐÄVlog survey shows
Thursday
SQA retains Sturgeon’s support despite imminent demise
First minister would not be drawn on whether ‘traditional’ SQA exams will take place in 2022
Five ways to make split classes work
Split classes have a negative reputation, but they can benefit teachers and pupils if managed well, says Emma Sheppard
GCSEs 2021: All exam boards in England to offer rebates
WJEC Eduqas to offer 42 per cent exam fee reduction, with other three A-level and GCSE boards yet to give a figure
‘Most’ SQA course changes to continue next year
National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher modifications to free up classroom time will largely continue next year
Wednesday
GCSEs 2021: Williamson ‘expects’ exam fee rebates
Education secretary asked why schools have to spend ‘thousands’ on A-level and GCSE exam fees despite teacher-assessed grades
Williamson: No immediate switch back to pre-Covid GCSEs
Williamson says package of measures for 2021 exams likely to be used to support 2022 cohort
