Size matters in qualification reform 09/11/2015 We consider the challenges facing Exam Boards to ensure qualifications for the FE and skills sector are in line with reforms.
Technical and professional routes to be developed 06/11/2015 A review panel to develop up to 20 specific new technical and professional routes has been announced.
EBacc will open doors to the future claims DfE 05/11/2015 The government’s proposals for implementing the EBacc have been published.
The 'way ahead' for high stakes testing 05/11/2015 OCR's Head of Policy delivers an evidence-based defense of GCSEs in the high stakes testing system.
National Teaching Service to get the “brightest and best” in struggling schools 04/11/2015 The Education Secretary has announced a ‘National Teaching Service’ to get the best teachers and middle leaders into underperforming schools.
Failing, underperforming and coasting schools to become academies 02/11/2015 A new DfE consultation seeks views on proposals for tackling maintained schools that are “causing concern”.
Ebacc doesn’t rule out a cultural education claims schools minister 30/10/2015 Nick Gibb claims that an Ebacc curriculum and a cultural education complement each other.
Teacher recruitment: crisis or not? 28/10/2015 The Education Select Committtee is to consider current levels of teacher recruitment.
Apprenticeships failing to meet needs says report 26/10/2015 Ofsted survey into apprenticeships highlights lack of high-quality training.
Re-balancing the system: take money from HE to support FE 20/10/2015 A call for the government to redirect funds from universities to boost higher level professional and technical education.