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The prime minister has unveiled plans to bring in a new qualification combining A levels and T levels, with the government also saying it will look at reforming GCSEs

The prime minister has unveiled plans to bring in a new qualification and the government has also said it will look at reforming GCSEs

Mark Lehain said that introducing the prime minister’s plans too soon could put pressure on ‘an already struggling system’

Scotland is at a ‘major crossroads’ with education reform and must pursue approaches to assessment and qualifications that work for all pupils, says Graham Hutton

Heads’ leaders applaud exam board for urging politicians to create new maths and literacy tests that boost competence

This week’s essential education news and analysis includes why KCSIE is letting pupils and teachers down, MPs calling for a ‘major’ mental health plan to tackle the attendance crisis, plus schools see a rise in Covid absences

Heads’ leaders fear the government could be giving schools less than a full year’s notice on planned changes to the accountability system

Schools are enthusiastic about the way National Progression Awards engage students – especially those not suited to exams. But Emma Seith finds there are still barriers to their implementation

Department will consult on performance measure changes planned from 2024

During her time as chief regulator, Dr Saxton oversaw the return of pre-pandemic grading for GCSEs and A levels

The chief regulator of Ofqual is leaving to head up Ucas

Any new maths qualification should be achievable for all students, says exam board, as Sunak plans a new style of British Baccalaureate