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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

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

Teachers are exhausted – but SQA results day 2021 could mark a big turning point, says secondary teacher Glen Fraser

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

The ‘gold standard’ of five Highers is a narrow and elitist benchmark of success and should not be used to pass judgement on a student’s achievements or those of their school, argues John Rutter

The TAGs system risks destroying the all-important trust between teachers and students, writes Jon Severs