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NEWS

DfE unveils plans for full-time return to school in September

Current restrictions on group sizes will be lifted to allow schools, colleges and nurseries to fully reopen to all children and young people.....read more

Reforms set to cut workload for reception teachers

Reception teachers will benefit from a cut in unnecessary paperwork as part of reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).....read more

Ofqual launches consultation on 2021 exams and assessments

Ofqual has published its consultation on proposals designed to support students taking GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2021 – following concerns due to lost learning during the pandemic.....read more

Ofqual releases latest perceptions of qualifications

The results of Ofqual's qualification perception surveys show that 74% think that GCSEs are trusted qualifications, compared with 71% in the last survey.....read more

65% of teachers more confident using edtech compared to pre-coronavirus

New research from Renaissance has revealed that the period of remote education means that 65% of teachers and senior leaders say they are more confident using edtech.....read more

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