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This evening, the Prime Minister set out new plans from the government to close primary schools, secondary schools and colleges for the majority of pupils until February, while also confirming that not all exams will go ahead as planned in…
By Education Policy Institute
This afternoon, the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, set out the government's revised plans for the return of schools in England in January. Commenting on the new plans for the return of schools, David Laws, Executive Chairman of…
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Today the Department for Education has published new data on school attendance across local authorities in England – the first time such data has been published by the UK government since October. Commenting on the new school attendance figures, Natalie Perera, Chief Executive of the…
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Today (Thursday 3 rd December) the government has outlined measures to support GCSE and A level students through their exams next summer, following the significant disruption to their education this year. Responding to the government’s plans, the Education Policy Institute…
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Following today's Spending Review, which provided an update on public services funding for the current financial year (2020−21), as well as departmental budgets for 2021−22, the Education Policy Institute (EPI) has set out its response to announcements outlined by the Chancellor on education…
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Commenting on the government's new adult education and skills measures, outlined in a speech from the Prime Minister today (29th September 2020), David Robinson, Director of Post-16 and Skills at the Education Policy Institute (EPI) said: “While it is important…
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Commenting on today's decision by the government to revert to centre assessed grades (CAG) for both A levels and GCSEs, David Laws, Executive Chairman of the Education Policy Institute (EPI), said: "Given the multiple problems that we have experienced with…
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Commenting on the options for the government and Ofqual, ahead of GCSE results, David Laws, Executive Chairman of the Education Policy Institute (EPI), said: “It’s clear this week that England faces a crisis of confidence in its exam grading, which…
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Responding to the government's recent changes to the grading system this year, ahead of A level results tomorrow, David Laws, Executive Chairman of the Education Policy Institute (EPI), commented: “While the suspension of national exams this year has made it challenging to…
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Today the Children's Commissioner has published a new report, Best Beginnings , examining the provision of early years education in England, and how it can be supported in both the immediate and long-term following the pandemic. Commenting on the report,…
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In a consultation response published today, the government has set out its plans for reforming level 4 and 5 higher technical qualifications (those that sit above A levels and T levels, and below degree level). Responding to the announcement on…
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The outbreak of Covid-19 is an uncertain time for everyone. While developments are moving fast and it is difficult to predict what may lie ahead, it is certain that those working in education are likely to face monumental challenges in…
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