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Pupils across the country prepare to take new GCSE exams this week.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
School Minister Nick Gibb marks another milestone in the drive to ensure children from all backgrounds reach their potential
Ofqual study shows that students studying reformed biology have stronger practical skills than those who took the pre-reform qualification.
Measures to give teachers the support they need to teach pupils skills such as coding, computer programming and cyber security announced today
A letter sharing feedback from previous exam years to help schools/colleges have a successful exam series.
Students studying GCSE computer science from this September will be assessed by exam only in 2020.
The results of Ofqual's annual survey on perceptions of A levels, GCSEs and other qualifications in England. Conducted 24 October to 1 December 2017.
School Standards Minister names preferred provider to deliver Reception Baseline Assessment.
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb announces £96 million to support talented music, drama and dance pupils kick-start their career in the arts.
Two new research studies published as part of on-going programme of work.
New network of specialist post-16 schools to drive up standards and help more disadvantaged pupils and girls study maths.
A letter to heads of secondary schools and FE colleges about available explanatory resources on the new GCSE combined science grades.
Additional guidance on the interpretation of Department for Education technical guidance for performance table qualifications.
Proposals to strengthen regulation of the use of teachers as examiners.
Schools will receive £600 for every additional pupil who takes an advanced maths qualification, helping to ensure Britain has skills for success in the future.
A student from the North-East has been awarded the Lord Glenamara Memorial Prize
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb addresses education ministers from across the Commonwealth.
The Department for Education has today (22 February) announced five new appointments to the Ofqual board.
Government follows up phonics success with new multiplication tables trial.
An academy in south London has been helping to shape the future guidance on Relationships and Sex education for other schools
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