GCSE computing entries drop by 10,000 in two years
More than 10,000 fewer students are sitting GCSE computing compared to two years ago, while French has also seen a sharp decline.
Economics enters top five A-levels (but the biggest riser is politics)
Business has been overtaken in subject rankings topped by maths.
Schools lack scope to cut exam time as most pick shorter papers
Ofqual says schools can cut exam times by choosing different awarding bodies, but Tes analysis reveals that, in most cases, this isn’t an option – and school leaders are now calling for the number of exams to be reduced instead.
New changes likely again to Wales' GCSEs after burnout concerns
Significant changes are likely to Wales' new English language and literature GCSE - just nine months after it was introduced.
Exams watchdog warns over high-tech cheating
The head of the national watchdog overseeing exams and qualifications has issued a warning over the growing threat of cheating enabled by smart devices.
Ofqual ‘closely monitoring’ A-level maths paper that sparked petition
Around 23,000 people have signed a petition calling for ‘unusally difficult’ exam to be reviewed, but Pearson Edexcel says the paper was ‘rigorously checked’.
15,000 sign petition demanding review into A-Level exam over claims it was harder than previous papers
England’s exams regulator, Ofqual, is "closely monitoring" the marking of an A-level maths paper after a petition demanding a review garnered over 15,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.
UK university’s axing of black studies MA has ‘dangerous parallel’ with US, says academic
A leading US civil rights scholar has urged Birmingham City University (BCU) to reverse its decision to close its black studies course, comparing it to the attack on diversity, equity and inclusion in the US.
Smartglasses and earpieces may worsen exam cheating in schools, says Ofqual
Cheating in exams could be magnified by the new generation of wearable hi-tech devices such as smartglasses or invisible earpieces, according to England’s qualifications watchdog.
Ofqual must move ‘really fast’ on smart tech cheating, says chief regulator
Ofqual must “move really fast” to tackle the threat of smart glasses and other tech being used to cheat in exams, its chief regulator has said.
Tech-driven cheating demands ‘really fast’ action, says exams chief
High-tech devices such as smart watches pose a challenge that must not be underestimated, warns Ofqual chief regulator Sir Ian Bauckham.
More strikes set for England’s largest exam board
Hundreds of staff at exam giant AQA will strike for four more days over an ongoing pay row.
More strikes set for England’s largest exam board
Hundreds of staff at exam giant AQA will strike for four more days from Friday over an ongoing pay row.
Exam board accused of 'highly misleading' committee evidence
Staff at Scotland’s only exam board were so concerned about a colleague’s evidence to a parliamentary committee that they drafted an official apology to be sent in her name, The Herald can exclusively reveal.
Increase value of master’s loans, urges Russell Group
Funding and affordability significant barriers for UK students hoping to progress to postgraduate study, says report.
Exam board withheld key data from Scottish Government
Scotland’s only exam board withheld the existence of “damning” evidence about controversial exam results from the Scottish Government, The Herald can exclusively reveal.