OFQUAL’s Chief Regulator comments on the upcoming Summer assessment period
Sir Ian Bauckham, Chief Regulator, Ofqual After a long career as a teacher and school leader, and three years as Ofqual’s Chair, I took up the role of Chief Regulator in January. I led a school trust in Kent and… Continue Reading OFQUAL’s Chief Regulator comments on the upcoming Summer assessment period
Results 2023
The attention over these last couple of weeks has been on students receiving their exam results, and rightly so. We should be proud of the way our students have coped: those whose A levels were their first high stakes external… Continue Reading Results 2023
Ofqual’s Chief Regulator Outlines the 2023 Exam Arrangements
Dr Jo Saxton, Chief Regulator, Ofqual As we approach this summer’s exam series, I would like to thank you. I know this year has been another challenging one in schools and colleges. I recognise the invaluable work you do all… Continue Reading Ofqual’s Chief Regulator Outlines the 2023 Exam Arrangements
Chartered College of Teaching comments on year 11 absence rates
Almost one in ten year 11 pupils nationally are still absent from school according to findings published by Schools Week today (11th March). This comes just two months to go until the start of GCSE exams. Commenting on the figures,… Continue Reading Chartered College of Teaching comments on year 11 absence rates
Reflections on the value of teacher assessment
Dr Christine Parker from The Pen Green Teaching School looks at the value of teacher assessment These are my reflections on the value of teacher assessment from my perspective as a teacher educator as evidenced by my engagement with trainee… Continue Reading Reflections on the value of teacher assessment
‘The need to review approaches to assessment’ – a reflection on TAGs
Hugh Stephens, Head of Geography at St. Edward’s School in Oxford reflects on the TAG process and lessons learnt. The cancellation of public exams for the second summer in a row once again has placed teachers in an unenviable position… Continue Reading ‘The need to review approaches to assessment’ – a reflection on TAGs
The ‘integrity, rigour and accuracy’ of TAGs
Helen Angell FCCT, Director of School Improvement, Cabot Learning Federation (Bristol and the South West) reflects on the TAG process Integrity, rigour and accuracy have been our watchwords throughout the TAG process in the Cabot Learning Federation. We have used… Continue Reading The ‘integrity, rigour and accuracy’ of TAGs
Chartered College of Teaching comments on A-level results day
Dame Alison Peacock, CEO of the Chartered College of Teaching, has made the following comment on A-level results day. “The past eighteen months have been incredibly challenging for schools across the country, but today we have an opportunity to celebrate… Continue Reading Chartered College of Teaching comments on A-level results day
Reflecting on the TAG process
Michael Chiles FCCT – Geography Head of Department and Chartered College Council Member reflects on the TAG process. Without a doubt, the last academic year has been challenging for all teachers and school leaders who have worked tirelessly while we… Continue Reading Reflecting on the TAG process
Chartered College of Teaching comments on publication of JCQ assessment guidance
The Chartered College of Teaching, the professional body for teachers, has commented on the publication of guidance by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) for awarding GCSE and A-Level grades. This follows exams being cancelled in 2021. “It has been… Continue Reading Chartered College of Teaching comments on publication of JCQ assessment guidance