The equivalence of A-Levels and reformed BTECs
What does equivalence look like following changes to vocational qualifications?
Who’s Left 2019, part one: The disadvantage gap is bigger than we thought
Take into account pupils who leave mainstream schools and the disadvantage gap is bigger than previously reported
The effect of GCSE reforms: Have they widened the disadvantage gap?
Not much, it turns out.
Should we bring back contextual value added?
Did CVA really lead to lower expectations?
Schools Like Yours: Now with 2019 data for secondary schools
An update to our popular similar schools tool
Secondary school league tables 2019: Four things we’ve learnt
Covering EBacc entry rates, P8 scores and free schools
Some thoughts on ‘The children leaving school with nothing’
It’s worth digging under the surface of the Children’s Commissioner’s latest briefing
Has attainment improved at Key Stage 4 in 2019?
And has the disadvantage gap narrowed after it unexpectedly widened in 2018?
Are some qualifications scored too generously?
And others scored too severely
The effect of entering GCSEs early on overall attainment
Is it of benefit to most pupils? And does it help disadvantaged boys?