Wednesday
2024 exams: Ofqual issues warning over cheating
Watchdog warns of the consequences of being caught with a phone in an exam hall or searching for leaked exam papers on social media
Schools urged to be ‘vigilant’ after IB data leak
International Baccalaureate warns of uptick in ‘malicious’ activity from ‘nefarious actors’ but says no exam material has been compromised
Tuesday
GCSEs: How alumni advice is boosting resilience for Year 11s
As exams loom, it can be hard for Year 11s to keep a sense of perspective, but words of wisdom from former students can have a huge impact
GCSEs: Concern over Year 11 absence as exams loom
The disadvantage gap could widen this year due to concerns over student absence, mental health and wellbeing, warn leaders and researchers
Thursday
GCSEs: Just a third of heads think marking is accurate
The proportion of headteachers saying that GCSE marking is accurate has dropped significantly compared with a year ago
The pandemic’s damage is now clear, this is how we fight back
New research into the long-term impacts of the pandemic makes clear a holistic focus in education is vital to undo the damage done during lockdown, says Lee Elliot Major
