by Chris Rogers | 17 Feb 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
The Government’s Chief Scientist, Sir Mark Walport, has warned the Prime Minister against a move to stop practical experiments counting towards science A-levels. Sir Mark has written to the exams regulator Ofqual, with David Cameron and other ministers also sent...
by Chris Rogers | 14 Feb 2014 | Economy
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) have published a new report claiming that public sector organisations outside the NHS and schools face a 40% cut in its workforce over the next five years. Independent forecasts released by the Office for Budget Responsibility in...
by Chris Rogers | 14 Feb 2014 | Children and Families, Education & Children's Services
Ofqual has claimed that schools are playing the exams system by lodging “tactical” appeals against results in a bid to boost grades. The qualifications regulator says teachers are requesting re-marks in GCSEs and A-Levels with results just below key grade...
by Chris Rogers | 14 Feb 2014 | Uncategorized
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced that former Marks and Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose will lead a review into NHS management. The Health Secretary has praised Sir Stuart as an “inspiring leader” who could advise on how leadership within the health service...
by Chris Rogers | 13 Feb 2014 | Education & Children's Services
Olly from PSI: It was billed as Round Three of the Ofsted – DfE row (at least by PSI): The Education Select Committee’s annual scrutiny session on the Ofsted Annual Report. HM Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw was addressing MPs for the first time since...
