Assessment
The latest news and analysis on exams in the UK, including key dates, timetables, results and statistics for Sats, GCSEs and A levels
Wednesday
5th Nov 2025
Francis review: the recommendations rejected by government
The DfE wants full rather than phased implementation of curriculum reform – from 2028 – and puts the brakes on inclusion of RE in the national curriculum
Ofsted: 7 findings from pilot inspections
The schools watchdog has published findings from its pilot of new report card inspections, along with the changes it plans to make. Here is everything you need to know
Why this curriculum review is a rare thing the sector should savour
After years of policy turbulence, we finally have an evidence-based blueprint for change that trusts teachers as the experts, writes MAT chief executive Dan Morrow
Tuesday
4th Nov 2025
Becky Francis: How we reached our curriculum recommendations
In an exclusive interview, curriculum and assessment review lead Becky Francis speaks to ÌÇÐÄVlog about its recommendations and the evidence underpinning them
Curriculum and assessment review: 14 key points
The Francis review’s final recommendations include scrapping the EBacc, reducing exam time and making triple science available to all at GCSE
Tuesday
21st Oct 2025
‘Homicidal’ Johnson considered sacking Williamson over 2020 exam results
The former prime minister gives evidence to the Covid inquiry on decisions made about schools during the crisis
Why the Francis review cannot become your curriculum template
The curriculum and assessment review should give schools permission to create an offer that truly delivers all a child needs, argues Liz Robinson