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Williamson wants to rush through university admissions reform ‘without legislation’

The government wants to rush through its plans for a post-qualifications admissions (PQA) system for universities “without legislation”, the...

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Billy Camden
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Williamson’s policy adviser set to be new Ofqual boss

A former academy trust boss and policy adviser to Gavin Williamson has been put forward to be the new...

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Billy Camden
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Lords line up to challenge new law on provider insurance

Plans to force independent training providers to take out insurance to cover against possible cessation of training are set...

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Billy Camden
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Ofsted raps performing arts provider for body shaming students

A theatre and dance company has been slammed by Ofsted for body shaming its students. Learners at the Bodywork...

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Schools and colleges shut out from submitting teacher grades after exam board portal crashes

Schools and colleges are shut out from submitting teacher grades, just a day before the deadline, after an exam...

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Billy Camden
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High-profile college leader to step down

The president of the Association of Colleges is retiring as chief executive of one of England’s largest college groups...

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Billy Camden
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What Pearson found in its survey on the future of exams

Eight of out ten teachers believe high stakes exams should be taken throughout the year, and most want more...

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Billy Camden
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DfE scraps ‘ludicrous’ bootcamp research and launches leak investigation

The Department for Education has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn by dropping “secret” plans to ban thousands of...

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Billy Camden
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Education secretary to open Festival of Education 2021: how to watch

Education secretary Gavin Williamson will open the Festival of Education today, kickstarting the two-week long virtual event. The festival...

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Billy Camden