Background briefing on SATs and primary assessment in England
This briefing paper published by the House of Commons Library provides information on SATs - or national curriculum assessments - in England...
Friday, 5 January 2018 15:43
Ofqual publishes details of malpractice for GCSEs, AS and A levels: 2017
2,715 penalties were issued to students in 2017, up from 2,180 compared to 2016 and representing 0.015% of entries (compared to 0.011% in 2016)...
Friday, 5 January 2018 11:35
Charles Randell appointed new Chair of the FCA
HM Treasury has today announced the appointment of Charles Randell CBE as the new Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority....
Friday, 5 January 2018 10:25
Minister announces boost to get more top professionals into teaching
A scheme to encourage the best experienced professionals to swap the boardroom for the classroom is to be backed by government funding to expand into Hastings, School Standards Minister Nick Gibb has been announced today...
Friday, 5 January 2018 09:13
ODI publishes research report on needs and perspectives of children with disabilities in the State of Palestine
Every child counts: understanding the needs and perspectives of children with disabilities in the State of Palestine - Research report for the Overseas Development Institute...
Thursday, 4 January 2018 13:04
New Falklands Chief Justice appointed
On instructions from the Secretary of State, His Excellency the Governor has formally appointed Mr James Lewis QC as the Honourable the Chief Justice of the Falkland Islands...
Thursday, 4 January 2018 13:02
Gove sets out vision on the future of farming industry
Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our farming industry at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018...
Thursday, 4 January 2018 11:24
Stephen Glaister reappointed as chair of rail and road regulator ORR
Professor Stephen Glaister CBE has been reappointed as the chair of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for a further year...
Thursday, 4 January 2018 11:18
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into childcare policy and its influence on the economy
The Treasury Committee is today launching a new inquiry into childcare policy and its influence on the economy...
Thursday, 4 January 2018 11:11
Science and Technology Committee announces summit on science and innovation sector after Brexit
The Commons Science and Technology Committee has today announced that it will hold a summit focused on the future of the science and innovation sector in February 2018...
Thursday, 4 January 2018 11:05