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Jan
Botched computing test won’t count towards final GCSE grades, Ofqual confirms
Ofqual has confirmed that a 20-hour non-examined assessment in computer science will not count towards pupils’ final GCSE grades in 2018 or 2019 after tasks from the test were
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Dec
AQA to review staff training after grade change debacle
The exam board AQA has announced plans to review its training for staff who review exam marks, following an investigation by Ofqual into a huge rise in the number of GCSE grades
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Dec
Access to 'top' schools has become more unequal, finds research
The Thinktank Education Policy Institute (EPI) has called for the government to recognise the North East as an area with big educational challenges. A child’s chances of
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Dec
DfE launches consultation into sex education in schools
Sexting, online pornography, staying safe online, transgender issues – should these topics be included in new sex and relationships education (SRE) guidelines for schools in
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Dec
Majority of Bright Tribe’s £1m ‘northern hub’ funding spent on senior staff
The Bright Tribe academy trust has already spent “the majority” of a £1 million grant to help to encourage expansion in the north of England, despite taking on only three
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Dec
SCHOOLS NorthEast Autumn Term update
It’s been a busy term here at SCHOOLS NorthEast. From hosting our annual sell-out Summit to inputting on national education consultations, take a look at a snapshot of what
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