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But new research exploring the take-up of GCSE subjects in recent years suggests the ‘EBacc era’ could be coming to an end

New qualification will focus on nature, climate and conservation, with schools minister saying the DfE will consult on its content after the review has finished

Despite recognising the importance of exam grades, the review’s interim report fails to acknowledge concerns about the accuracy of marking and the appeals process, warns Dennis Sherwood

Three practical subjects will have their exam removed in 2025-26 – but an exam will be retained for National 5 practical electronics, with a decision pending for three other courses

More male teachers are needed to help address the gender attainment gap, says report

International schools want to have their say in England’s review of curriculum and assessment, highlighting the education that they provide as one of ‘Britain’s greatest cultural exports’

The new role will help the body ‘reset relationships and rebuild trust’, says SQA’s new interim chief executive

Writing exclusively for ÌÇÐÄVlog, Professor Becky Francis details why the curriculum and assessment review does not support calls for ‘revolution not evolution’

Students need to have mastered the art of extended writing long before exam time, writes Mark Enser, but this takes a precise approach

EPI research suggests that higher absence among disadvantaged 16-year-old students accounts for entire post-Covid increase in the gap

An author of a new EPI report on the link between absence and the disadvantage attainment gap outlines the key findings – and why it should spur action

When circumstances beyond students’ control affect their exam performance, how should schools go about getting this recognised?