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New data shows rising standards in secondary schools with disadvantaged pupils in multi-academy trusts making more progress than the equivalent national average
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Exam boards given the opportunity for innovation as Ofqual announces programming skills will be assessed by exam.
Ofsted's Chief Inspector launched a consultation on proposals for the 2019 education inspection framework at the Sixth Form Colleges Association Winter Conference.
Consultation proposals on how Ofsted inspects schools, early years settings and further education and skills providers, to take effect from September 2019.
Letters to schools and colleges from Chief Regulator Sally Collier about grading of higher tier combined science and MFL GCSEs in 2019.
Expert panel to devise model music curriculum to help schools deliver world-class teaching and £1.3million funding boost for successful music education hubs
New centre for excellence at the University of York, backed by £4.8m, will coordinate the work of nine MFL hub schools to encourage uptake across the country
Amanda Spielman provides a commentary on phase 3 of Ofsted's research into the school curriculum.
New data shows the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in primary school is continuing to narrow
Our summer report is being published alongside reviews of marking and moderation statistics and a range of associated analyses.
Anne Milton MP's letter to Sally Collier on proposed guided learning hours for reformed Functional Skills qualifications.
Ofqual calls on awarding organisations to act to address risks to standards.
Latest research in a comprehensive programme to find and drive improvement in the examination system.
Considering inter-subject comparability for science and language A levels.
Views sought on proposals to revise our rules about music and dance performances
New £84million National Centre to improve the teaching of computing and drive participation in computer science
Ofqual has launched a consultation on how to assess programming skills as part of GCSE computer science.
Bringing together our general rules and guidance into one accessible online document.
Government to roll-out more swimming lessons, extra teaching and improved guidance – supported by £320 million PE and Sport Premium.
New report shows more than 700,000 pupils benefiting from whole class instrumental teaching.
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