Ofqual begins consultation on revised arrangements for GCSE computer science

Exam regulator Ofqual has launched a consultation that proposes changes to non-exam assessment in GCSE computer science given evidence of widespread rule breaches.

Free online learning portal for teachers and students launched

Charity RedSTART has launched a free learning portal for primary and secondary schoolchildren and teachers.

Industrial strategy launched by government

The government has published its industrial strategy white paper which highlights five areas of which the UK needs to improve its performance.

Union NASUWT to cancel strike action following council letter

Teachers’ union NASUWT has agreed to withdraw its strike action, scheduled to take place on 30 November 2017.

 New appointment to the Welsh Education Workforce Council

Welsh education secretary Kirsty Willans has announced the appointment of Clare Jones’ to the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Budget 2017: How will schools benefit?

The Spring Budget has been outlined by the chancellor Phillip Hammond in parliament, which includes measures designed to improve maths and computing in schools.

Premier League Primary Stars launches new Maths Attax resource

Premier League Primary Stars has launched the new maths education resource - Maths Attax.

Schools should not remind pupils of their gender, mental health expert

Schools should stop addressing students as “girls” or boys because it can reinforce gender stereotypes, a former government mental health champion has said.

 Ofqual event aims to shape the qualifications landscape

Ofqual has hosted an event for stakeholders to learn more about England’s vocational and technical qualifications landscape.

Nearly 18,000 schools are facing real terms cuts, data shows

The School Cuts website has updated its data, showing that 17,942 schools are facing real terms cuts in funding per pupil.

Campaigners crowdfund to challenge government over pupil nationality data

Campaigners have set up a crowdfunding campaign in order to take the Department for Education to the High Court following its decision to collect data on school pupil’s nationality and country of birth.

Rural Welsh schools to get £2.5m support fund

Small and rural schools in Wales are set to benefit from a £2.5 million grant to be used to encourage innovation and support greater school working.

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