DfE to Measure Lost Lockdown Learning with Extra Tests
Pupils may have to sit additional tests next year so researchers can measure the full extent of lockdown learning losses. The Department for Education plans to research the impact covid-19…
Exams and Assessments in 2021
Ofqual confirms changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels next year, following consultation; and publishes new proposals for adjustments to VTQs. For more information please click on the following link,…
Trust Sets up Own Tutoring Company to Stop £1bn Catch-up Cash Seeping into Private Sector
A former regional school commissioner turned trust CEO is spearheading a new school-led tutoring agency to ensure government catch-up cash doesn’t get “dissipated” on profit-making companies. Unity Schools Partnership (USP),…
Extra University Places for Vital Courses Announced
Extra university places for engineering, science and nursing courses have been made available for September, the Universities Minister has announced today. Michelle Donelan has confirmed that the Government has approved…
Pearson Considering using Markers to be Part of National Tutoring Program
Pearson has contacted examiners they identified with “appropriate skills and experience” to “explore” whether the board could be part of the programme. Of the £1bn catch-up funding announced by the government…
Autumn 2020 Exam Dates Confirmed
The organisation, which represents exam boards AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC, said today that AS and A-level exams will take place between October 5 and October 23, and GCSEs will go ahead between November 2 and…
Paltutor Blogs
2015 Curriculum Changes Explained the change in the curriculum in England and Wales from 2015 has left many parents confused about performance issues and how best to support their children's…