Friday
Phonics check results: 7 insights for teachers and leaders
Stubborn gaps in attainment in the phonics screening check results according to region, the level of SEN support and disadvantage highlight why Labour must focus on early years, say union leaders
GCSEs 2024: 1 in 3 teachers say marking was unfair
Concerns over the quality of marking were particularly pronounced for English teachers, according to a survey
Thursday
No date for conclusion of Higher history marking review
Initially, the SQA said the review would conclude the week beginning 23 September – but the ‘substantial’ piece of work is yet to appear as schools’ October holidays approach
Longer school week ‘improves GCSE results’
Students spending more time in school leads to a small improvement in GCSE outcomes, says Education Policy Institute report
