Secondary
Wednesday
Exam cancellations save millions for second year
But while the government has slashed funding to SQA, fees paid by schools and councils remain unchanged
GCSEs 2022: Ofqual lifts fieldwork requirement
Changes to non-exam assessment requirements carried over to 2022
Pupil Covid jabs won’t be recommended, says minister
Decision would be at odds with other countries vaccinating children to avoid school Covid outbreaks
Exclusive: Parents push teachers to raise GCSE grades
A quarter of teachers grading GCSEs and A levels have come under parental pressure to change them, ÌÇÐÄVlog research shows
Tuesday
GCSEs: 4 benefits to moving exams online, says Ofqual
Online GCSEs and A level exams could introduce a wide range of advantages, says Ofqual research director
More school leavers go to university but fewer in work
New figures show 42.9 per cent of 2019-20 school leavers in higher education – but Labour warns of ‘deep inequality’
Scrapping tests was bad for students, says Ofsted chief
Amanda Spielman tells MPs that ending key stage 3 tests for 14-year-olds was a loss for many schools and young people
GCSE grade inflation? Teachers won’t be to blame
Grade inflation is inevitable this year – but we’re unlikely to see government defending teachers, says Kester Brewin
Deadline for submitting priority appeals extended
Schools given an extra week to submit priority appeals amid teacher anger over clash with summer holiday
GCSE: Strong desire for exams’ return, says Ofqual boss
Teachers in ‘invidious position’, facing ‘intrusive parental interest’ over GCSE and A-level grading, says Ofqual boss
GCSEs 2021: Most headteachers want 75% exam fee rebate
Heads call for itemised list of exam board costs in wake of GCSE and A-level cancellation
