Assessment
The latest news and analysis on exams in the UK, including key dates, timetables, results and statistics for Sats, GCSEs and A levels
Tuesday
26th Apr 2022
Head to head: Does underlining really matter?
Does underlining really make a difference in maintaining standards of neatness and behaviour? Here, two teachers share their opinions
Education must agree its purpose - or remain a polarised profession
After a Twitterstorm erupted after their last article, Tim Brighouse and Mick Waters worry about how quick education is to polarise itself, especially at a time when agreeing education’s key purpose is needed more than ever
Monday
25th Apr 2022
Sats: No ‘special consideration’ for Covid
Special considerations for Covid only considered if a pupil has suffered bereavement related to the virus in the past 12 months
Exams 2022: What happens if pupils miss exams with Covid-19?
What happens if a pupil is struck down with Covid during exam season, and misses a key test? Here’s everything you need to know
Friday
22nd Apr 2022
Need to know: SEND advisers, NTP bid and phonics
A roundup of ÌÇÐÄVlog’ most popular news and features articles from the past week, including new government SEND advisers, NTP contract bids and how phonics became an education culture war
When the Sats float, effective assessment sinks
The Sats are a blunt tool, overused and in need of reform, says Jon Severs
Thursday
21st Apr 2022
GCSEs 2021: Teacher grades saw rise in appeals
Ofqual data shows the most common reason for appealing GCSE results last year was on grade judgement or evidence used
New ‘natural history’ GCSE unveiled
Zahawi says new qualification and support for teaching climate change underpin DfE sustainability strategy