KS2 SATs and the Disadvantage Gap
The government is failing to invest either in our schools, or in our most disadvantaged children.
The government is failing to invest either in our schools, or in our most disadvantaged children.
Government ministers claim improved reading ability among primary pupils is down to a prescriptive approach to how to teach children to read. But, as Dominic Wyse reveals, the facts behind the figures paint quite a different picture.
Congratulations to all students receiving their GCSE, Applied General and other Level 2 qualification results today.
The Union congratulates all students receiving their A-Level, Applied General and other Level 3 qualification results
A review of secondary assessment and qualifications in Scotland has recommended fewer exams and a wider range of assessment methods to meet the needs of all students.
Not enough has been done to ensure T-Level courses are fit for purpose
These results confirm the point made by teachers and researchers: primary schools are still deeply affected by the pandemic and SATs worsen this already difficult situation.
A West Yorkshire member on their light touch approach to making pupils 'secondary ready', not 'SATs ready'.
Many other organisations are calling for change. It is essential that Government listens to them.
The aim of this policy checklist on marking is assist NEU reps to assess whether a policy to manage marking and feedback is acceptable.