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Numerical scale could replace A and A*

Michael Gove has told the Education Select Committee that A and A* grades at GCSE could be replaced with a one-to-four numerical scale.

16 May 2013

Gifted & Talented Hub

Helping colleagues to improve their use of feedback

Marking is often the focus for assessment policies, but using other types of feedback will benefit your pupils and strengthen your subject teams, as John Blanchard explains

9 May 2013

Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub

New curriculum, PRP and exam changes mentioned in Queen’s Speech

In her speech marking the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 8 May, the Queen referred to plans to introduce a new National Curriuclum, restructure the way in which teachers are given pay rises, and reform exams.

9 May 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub

Packed full of innovative and practical ideas for the classroom and curriculum, the Teaching, Learning & Pastoral Hub helps you to achieve or maintain outstanding teaching and learning across the school – plus supplying you with guidance and support for wellbeing and behaviour.

9 May 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

Keeping headteachers, the entire senior leadership team and governors up-to-date with the latest news, reports, articles and guidance, the Leadership & Governance Hub brings together extensive materials on education law, leadership issues and school governance.

9 May 2013

To test or not to test for Level 6

The reaction to the level 6 test has been mixed. Suzanne O'Connell looks at the main conclusions from the report and asks some schools for their opinions

8 May 2013

Leadership & Governance Hub

Subscriber Content

Extra time in exams for students with SEN and other additional needs – an overview

The issue of extra time for pupils sitting public examinations has received a lot of attention recently, with concerns being raised about too many pupils being given access arrangements. Caroline Read explains who is entitled to extra time and other helpful arrangements, and who can carry out assessments

3 May 2013