Calculators to be banned from KS2 maths SATs Education and childcare minister Elizabeth Truss has announced that from 2014 pupils will not be able to use calculators in any of the KS2 maths SATs papers. 9 Nov 2012 Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub
A-levels to undergo major reform Ofqual has announced major reforms to A-Levels, following a three-month consultation on whether the current system is 'fit for purpose'. 9 Nov 2012 Leadership & Governance Hub Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub
Ofqual reports on results controversy A report from Ofqual blames 'poor design of GCSE English exams' for this summer's results controversy. 2 Nov 2012 Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub
Post-16 maths curriculum to focus on real-life problems An 'engaging, real world' maths curriculum is being developed for sixth-formers who are not taking the subject at A-Level. 31 Oct 2012 Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub
DfE proposes 'tougher tests' for trainee teachers The DfE has announced that from September 2013, trainee teachers will face 'more rigorous' pre-entry tests. 26 Oct 2012 Leadership & Governance Hub
Schools warned to keep uniforms affordable The Office of Fair Trading has written to headteachers, asking them to review their school's current uniform arrangements for affordability. 25 Oct 2012 Leadership & Governance Hub
Ofsted survey identifies key strategies for working with deaf pupils A new survey from Ofsted offers advice on supporting deaf pupils in school. 25 Oct 2012 Special Educational Needs Hub
DfE announces plans to improve computer science teaching The government has announced measures to improve computer science teaching in schools. 22 Oct 2012 Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub
DfE announces reform of A-Levels Michael Gove has proposed a major overhaul of the A-Level system. 17 Oct 2012 Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub
Schools graded 'inadequate' by Ofsted can no longer complain Ofsted is consulting on changes to its complaints procedure which will remove the right to complain from schools graded 'inadequate'. 16 Oct 2012 Leadership & Governance Hub