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Evolution not revolution: Curriculum and Assessment Review sets-out four key areas for reform

Curriculum

Thousands of highly able disadvantaged students miss out on top grades

Examinations & Qualifications

The toxic link between food poverty, mental health and GCSE grades...

GCSEs and A Levels

GCSE attainment gap widens in 2021

GCSEs and A Levels

Will we ever close the disadvantage gap?

Government policy

Narrow and 'lacking in ambition' – White Paper fails to inspire

Performance tables

Exams: Schools reserve judgement on utility of advance information

Government policy

Widening attainment gap shows need for more Covid recovery funds

School funding and finance

Covid 'lost learning' gaps are closing, but rising pupil absence a key threat

Pupil Attainment & Progress

Evidence review outlines three principles of effective teacher feedback

Marking & Feedback

Covid: Prioritise attendance, assessment and recovery over time, schools urged

Pastoral issues

GCSE learning gap stands at 22.7 months for the most persistently disadvantaged

Looked-after children