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Outrage as Ofqual Removes Speaking and Listening from GCSE English
England’s exams regulator Ofqual have announced that the speaking and listening element of GCSE English will no longer be examined. This element of the GCSE was assessed by teachers, and Ofqual has said that it cannot trust teachers not to give over-generous marks to their students.
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Ofsted Accuse Businesses of being a Poor Influence on Students
Schools inspectors Ofsted have hit out at companies who “disregard” the rules of spelling and grammar, arguing that they set a bad example for school children.
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Special lessons to celebrate Shakespeare’s birth
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust plan a special week to celebrate te 450th anniversary of our greatest playwright.
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Maths plan for primary pupils risks being ‘too much too soon’
National Numeracy warns about the risks for children under the new maths curriculum proposals
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Debate over academy schools is over
The new president of children's services states that the debate over academy schools should be ended
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Lack of Further Maths teaching costs pupils university places
Education Minister Elizabeth Truss wants more A level students in state schools to sit Further Maths
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Vote of No Confidence for Michael Gove
The NUT have passed a vote of no confidence on Michael Gove, the Education Secretary.
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Launch of PISA Tests to Measure International Education
For the first time, schools in the UK and US will be able to take the famous PISA tests to determine where they stand
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Good Maths skills lead to higher earnings
According to a recent study completed by the IFS, children with better Maths skills at a young age go on to earn higher wages later on in life.
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