Press releases

Curriculum and Assessment Review consultation ends

Date: 22/11/2024

It’s time for the Government’s review panel to use the expertise and insight of those working so hard in our classrooms.

More Than a Score survey on SATs

Date: 24/10/2024

This clearly shows how the current assessment system in primary schools puts pressure on children and staff and doesn’t provide reliable or useful data.

Keir Starmer speech

Date: 24/09/2024

The clock is already ticking on this government - people need to see genuine change.

Education at a glance

Date: 10/09/2024

These international comparisons may only show part of the jeopardy facing the education system in England.

School exclusions and suspensions

Date: 05/09/2024

Report by IPPR and The Difference. Disproportionate levels of exclusion are a cause for concern.

OCR’s report : Striking the balance on curriculum and assessment

Date: 04/09/2024

Teachers must be involved in creating a system of curriculum and assessment which is broader, more diverse, more inclusive and fit for the future.

NEU Cymru congratulates students on qualification results

Date: 22/08/2024

Congratulations to all students receiving their GCSE, Welsh Baccalaureate and other Level 2 qualification results today.

Level 1 and 2 results day

Date: 22/08/2024

All students should feel proud of their achievements today and we congratulate them, their teachers, support staff, leaders, parents and carers for all their efforts.

Assessment

Level 3 results day

Date: 15/08/2024

The efforts of every young person should be commended, but the exam is in need of urgent reform.

Assessment

A signed statement by education experts on curriculum and assessment review

Date: 26/07/2024

Teachers, researchers and education experts jointly recommend principles for the Government’s curriculum and assessment Review

Appointment of Prof Becky Francis

Date: 19/07/2024

Teachers' involvement in the review to improve the educational experience of children and young people is essential.

Assessment

King’s Speech

Date: 17/07/2024

Labour will need more ambition to achieve the education system that all those who work in education want, and that pupils and parents deserve.