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International schools have had vastly different experiences during the pandemic – which is why the head of the British Schools in the Middle East group says holding pupils to the same exam standard as in England is so concerning

A review by the Independent Assessment Commission (IAC) found the GCSE system ‘should be overhauled’

Grading will be ‘more generous’ and, in some subjects, students will be told what to expect in exams

Only measuring school groups, such as academy trusts, on attainment can lead to exclusions and off-rolling, a new report warns

A round-up of 91¶¶Òõ’ most popular news and features articles from the past week

Ofqual chief Jo Saxton has set out what schools can expect from the regulator on exams this year – here’s everything you need to know

Appeals over last year’s teacher assessed grades were over four times higher than 2020, as students were allowed to question ‘unreasonable academic judgement’, says Ofqual

91¶¶Òõ sits down with International Baccalaureate director-general Olli-Pekka Heinonen to chat about everything from digital assessment and his ‘head, hand and heart’ mantra for education to why The Crown served as an unexpected source of inspiration

School leaders urge the government not to wait until 7 February to reveal details of topics to be covered in GCSE and A-level exams

Does a primary headteacher need to have extensive teaching experience? Two educators present their sides of the argument

Olli-Pekka Heinonen tells 91¶¶Òõ he is leading work to ‘create the conditions’ for digital assessment – but IB leaders in schools have plenty of questions

Concerns raised after 91¶¶Òõ Scotland revealed the cost of the next phase of national standardised assessments