Wednesday
Higher history concerns prompt SQA to announce more resources
More details of support for history teachers around 2025 exams will be revealed by the SQA in the new year
IB November series results: global scores show slight rises
The International Baccalaureate has released data for its Diploma Programme and Career-Related Programme, which offer alternatives to English A levels and vocational equivalents
Monday
More schools practise ‘exam condition’ Sats from start of Year 6
More ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ schools have formally tested pupils for Sats this term than in previous years, findings suggest
Ofsted criticises curriculum ‘barriers’ for SEND pupils in mainstream
Some mainstream school leaders focus on ‘meeting school accountability measures’ when developing SEND curriculum offer, watchdog says
Friday
David Laws appointed AQA board chair
Former schools minister appointed to country’s largest exam board with immediate effect, after Anne Spackman stood down
Education committee backs Sir Ian Bauckham for Ofqual chief
Sir Ian told MPs that he will stand down from his role as chair of Oak National Academy ‘when practical to do so’ if he is appointed as Ofqual chief regulator
Research: No evidence ability grouping harms disadvantaged pupils’ outcomes
ÌÇÐÄVlogt scores, confidence or enjoyment of subjects do not suffer as a result of setting or streaming, researchers suggest
Thursday
Five things we learned from the 2024 exams
Malpractice reports were down in this year’s exam series, but incidents with an impact on exam delivery showed an increase
Rise in number of GCSE and A-level grades challenged
Ofqual data shows a jump in grades being challenged but only 1.2% of overall grades were actually changed
Higher history controversy underpins case for independent exam watchdog
The SQA investigated the drop in the Higher history pass rate this year because, as both the awarding body and regulator, it was its job – but should it be?
