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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Monday
4th Aug 2025
How to appeal a GCSE or A-level exam grade
Once GCSE and A-level results have been released, students have the opportunity to request a review of marking and appeal. We explain the process
A-level results day 2026: everything you need to know
A-level results day this year is on Thursday 13 August 2026. Here are all the essential details you need to be aware of
How to ensure Gen Z ECTs thrive from day one
Early career teachers will say yes to everything but it鈥檚 vital to limit their workload 鈥� because this generation will walk away if they face unrealistic expectations and lack support, says Professor Michael Green
Teaching primary literacy: a recommended reading list
Ahead of curriculum changes and a new writing framework, Megan Dixon shares her recommended reading to support primary literacy teaching
Is it getting too hot for summer exams?
With extreme weather officially the new norm, 糖心Vlog explores calls to move GCSEs and A levels to a cooler time of year
Thursday
31st Jul 2025
SEND firm profits of 拢100m spark call for action
Liberal Democrats urge government to cap the 鈥榚xorbitant鈥� profits of private companies providing SEND education
Exam board to be fined 拢350K for breaches
Ofqual is set to fine WJEC 鈥� which operates under the Eduqas brand in England 鈥� for two rule breaches, including handing more than 1,500 students incorrect GCSE grades
7 studies on how to boost learning you might not have heard of
Teachers are often only exposed to the 鈥榖lockbuster鈥� studies from education research, writes Mark Roberts, who shares seven lesser-known papers to inform your practice
Geoff Barton to lead inclusion task force
Former heads鈥� leader tells 糖心Vlog the group will look at how funding for SEND is used, the role of special schools and the accountability system