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Nov
Increase in number of KS2 tests appeals
New statistics published by the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) this morning reveal a rise in the number of key stage 2 tests that were subject to an appeal. The sharpest
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Nov
Current system of primary assessment "not fit for purpose", say North East school leaders
North East school leaders have expressed significant concerns as to whether the current system of primary assessment is fit for purpose. Respondents to a survey conducted by
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Nov
Ch-ch-ch-Changes
Apologies to David Bowie for the abuse of his immortal song ‘Changes’. I began considering the major areas affecting our work in education and when I did have a hard look it
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Nov
SCHOOLS NorthEast response to the Education Committee inquiry into primary assessment
Executive summary • There are significant concerns among school leaders as to whether the current system of primary assessment is fit for purpose. • More clarity is needed on
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Nov
MPs call out Government's 'failure to address' inadequate careers guidance, urging immediate improvements
MPs Neil Carmichael and Iain Wright said the Education, Skills and the Economy Committee they co-chair is “strongly critical” of the Government’s response to
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Nov
Justine Greening announces new Bill
Justine Greening announced last week that plans to convert all schools in “underforming and unviable” council areas into academies will be axed. In a Written
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