The A-level debacle shows why coursework and AS-levels should never have been scrapped
The all-or-nothing education system introduced by Michael Gove was always bound to fail at some point.
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Scottish Qualifications Authority inundated with appeals after downgrading exam results
Thousands of school leavers in Scotland are expected to challenge the grades they received after being unable to sit exams.
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How lockdown sparked an online language-learning boom
Could a spike in UK users downloading apps to brush up on their French help fix the UK’s language problem?
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Andrew Adonis: Apprenticeships should pay more to make them “credible“
The New Labour education guru on the why young people need more options in further and higher education.
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Preparing the next generation for their future, not our past
The knowledge and skills of young Brits entering the workforce are only marginally better than among those nearing retirement.
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The coding crisis in UK schools
Computing is an essential skill for young people, but few choose to study it. Will a £100m government investment be the solution? …
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Setting the sustainability agenda
The Secretary of State for Education explains the importance of environmentally led learning.
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The cost of Britain’s language problem
Linguistic skills are crucial for long-term career prospects and for the economy, but fewer young people are gaining them.
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