Assessment
The latest news and analysis on exams in the UK, including key dates, timetables, results and statistics for Sats, GCSEs and A levels
Tuesday
8th Oct 2024
Ofsted: Primary school English curricula ‘often weak’
Watchdog’s report raises concerns that some schools fail to ensure that key stage 1 pupils acquire the knowledge they need. Here are 7 of its key findings
It’s time to put talk at the heart of learning
A member of the Oracy Education Commission explains why it is calling for speaking, listening and communication to become integral in every subject in the curriculum
Thursday
3rd Oct 2024
Phillipson says support in maths and science GCSEs should continue
Ofqual consults on whether formulae and equation sheets should be maintained for 2025, 2026 and 2027 exams after education secretary calls for them to remain
Plan for sign language GCSE by 2025 ‘unrealistic’
British Sign Language GCSE seems unlikely to launch next September as planned, warns awarding body
Exam marking errors are just the tip of the iceberg
We know that exam grades are changed each year due to challenges but the problem of marking errors is likely much bigger than anyone realises, says Dennis Sherwood
Tuesday
1st Oct 2024
6 tips for SQA exams and assessment: photography
Each year, the Scottish Qualifications Authority produces course reports for individual subjects. In this ongoing series, we take one subject at a time and look at some key advice from 2024
Cambridge International announces digital exams launch
Six subjects will have digital exams from 2026, before a global rollout across the full Cambridge curriculum