Call for arts subjects in the EBacc 07/01/2016 Prominent arts figures campaign for creative subjects in the EBacc.
New commissioner aims to “challenge all schools to perform better” 06/01/2016 A new National Schools Commissioner has been appointed by the DfE.
Summer 2015: standards were maintained says Ofqual 05/01/2016 Ofqual is satisfied that exam boards maintained standards in GCSEs and A Levels in summer 2015.
Financial risks to FE must be addressed 22/12/2015 Committee warns of the declining financial health of FE colleges.
Can different GCSE and A Level subjects be compared accurately? 21/12/2015 New research examines whether different GCSE and A Level subjects are comparable to each other.
Resit proposals announced for legacy GCSE, AS and A Levels 17/12/2015 Ofqual is consulting on the final re-sit arrangements for these qualifications.
Careers guidance inquiry launched 11/12/2015 A new parliamentary committee launches a new inquiry on careers, education and guidance.
Appeals process in the spotlight 11/12/2015 Figures released by Ofqual show an increase in the number of enquiries received by exam boards in 2015.
More colleges announced for Area Reviews 10/12/2015 The government has announced further regions for its Area Reviews.
Ofsted Chief Inspector warns of teacher shortages and regional divides 09/12/2015 Details of Sir Michael Wilshaw's annual report on schools and FE.