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The 'alternative certification model', or ACM, replaced the usual national SQA exams – but what was it like for teachers?

A think tank is arguing against scrapping exams altogether, saying they are 'effectively insurance' against ‘rapid grade inflation’

Data from Ucas offers encouraging insights into the value young people place on education – but it will still be a results day like no other

Select committee chair Robert Halfon raises concern over 'sharp-elbowed' parents appealing after this year's GCSE and A level results day

Funding also made available for 500 teaching assistants in first step towards delivering manifesto pledge

Interim Ofqual chief says teacher-assessed grades better reflect students' potential than 'snapshot' exams – later clarifying he only meant this year

If we want a truly modern assessment system, then the IB's MYP – which weathered the pandemic well – could offer plenty of inspiration

LONG READ: The extraordinary story behind how teachers turned chaotic government announcements and late guidance into GCSE and A level grades for students

The tribulations of SQA assessment in 2021 must lead to an improved system in years to come, writes this school leaver

This year there will be no tense wait for results in August because students will know their grades, say headteachers

DfE will draw on industry expertise for new music education plan after nearly half of consultation responses said current offer is limited

Legal offers to help 'privileged few...pick over' teacher-assessed grades are 'depressing' and 'immoral', say teachers and heads

If ministers blame teachers for any problems with GCSE and A-level results, they will be met with 'fire and fury', says teachers' leader

Ofqual reveals how it will be investigating appeal complaints but says it cannot force boards to 'look at appeals again'

Sir Kevan Collins says schools have been left in 'invidious position' over how to assess students fairly in pandemic

EXCLUSIVE: Teachers say 'vague' guidance from Ofqual and exam boards led to uneven processes between schools and colleges

Awarding higher grades to make up for lost learning could be 'killing with kindness', expert claims

New research shows continuing and significant differences in the high needs funding for schools going into different parts of the country

As we await the release of teacher-assessed grades next week, what are the issues teachers will be looking out for?

Study finds heads 'inundated' with 201 school policy updates sent by DfE during first wave of pandemic

Health secretary Sajid Javid suggests school vaccinations could bolster rollout to 16-year-olds

Every part of Scotland ready to provide 1,140 hours of free early learning and childcare, Nicola Sturgeon says

In her first extended interview since Covid began, SQA chief executive says the body has 'absolutely learned' from a turbulent 18 months

Exclusive: Concern in government over wider attainment gap between state and private schools led to pre-results day briefing being considered