Friday
Covid: Poorer pupils extra month behind in maths
Disadvantaged pupils are now further behind their classmates in maths than they were at the start of Covid, according to a new EEF report
Does marking really boost student motivation?
Even if written feedback motivates students, there are other less time-consuming and more effective ways to show students you care, argues Mark Enser
The problems with the push to make PE a core subject
The three core subjects of English, maths and science should be joined by PE, according to a Lords report. But what would this mean for schools? Grainne Hallahan takes a closer look
Thursday
Zahawi ‘ready to ask for more’ catch-up cash
The education secretary today faced public questions about catch-up, schools’ soaring energy bills and more – here’s all you need to know
GCSE Plan B tests are up to heads, says Ofqual
School leaders should use their own judgement over carrying on with tests in case exams are cancelled and TAGs are used again, says Ofqual chief
GCSEs: ‘Decade of failure’ on closing attainment gap
Education Policy Institute report shows the gap between poorer pupils’ GCSE grades and those of their peers has stalled since 2011
Tuesday
Exams are ‘fairest approach’ in current circumstances
It is not the time to introduce big changes while we are still in a pandemic, argues Qualifications Wales’ chief executive
How to teach exam technique in a classroom with no desks
Having no pen and paper is no excuse for not teaching exam technique, says Hetty Steele – actually, it could be an advantage
Monday
Levelling up targets could erode inclusivity
Moves to put targets on literacy and numeracy sound laudable but the consequence will likely see more children with SEND pushed into more inclusive settings – heaping yet more pressure on their staff and finances
GCSEs 2022: ‘Grave’ fears over exam plan ‘fairness’
Heads’ and teachers’ leaders and exam experts warn over fairness fears as boards prepare to release advance exam information today
