Staying ambitious, motivated and focused during Year 11 is worth half a grade per GCSE subject
New research shows the impact that drive and ambition can have
GCSE results in English and maths: Whatever approach is taken, here is how it should be validated
The National Reference Test could help validate the grades that will be awarded
We know teachers in England work long hours. But are they distributed equally?
In some countries, hours vary considerably between full-time teachers – but the same isn’t really true of England
Are mental health problems among teachers on the rise?
More teachers are reporting mental health problems – but wellbeing may not have changed
Is England’s PISA 2018 data reliable?
There appear to have been numerous issues. Has that affected the results?
Nine key findings from PISA 2018
With important conclusions on reading and maths ability, life satisfaction and growth mindsets
Five things to remember when the PISA 2018 results are released
Important points to bear in mind, from PISA expert John Jerrim
Should England continue participating in PISA?
With upwards of £2m spent for England, Wales and Northern Ireland to take part, it’s a question worth asking
Is Canada really an education “superpower”? The evidence is not as clear-cut as you might think
A low participation rate raises questions about the country’s seemingly stellar PISA performance