Mass testing in schools: Your questions answered
Today we announced that teachers and pupils will have access to rapid testing from the start of the new school term. Here we answer some key questions about this important step.
Myth busting
Exams 2021: your questions answered
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A Level, Exams and qualifications, GCSE, GCSE results, Myth busting, Ofqual, Returning to school, School tests
This post was edited on 10 November to reflect the decision to cancel exams in Wales next year. On Monday 12 October we confirmed that exams will go ahead next year and most AS/A level and GCSE exams will be …
How the Department monitors and rebuts misinformation
Misinformation about the return to school can upset parents, staff and pupils. While much of the information shared online is helpful and reputable, some is not and this poses a real risk.
Misleading claims about children being taken from their parents for coronavirus screening
We are aware of messages being circulated on social media that suggest Public Health Officials have the power to screen and assess children for coronavirus without a parent or carer present. This is not true. The Coronavirus Act gives Public …
Face coverings in schools and colleges: your questions answered
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Coronavirus, Further education, Myth busting, Primary Schools, Secondary schools
What does the new advice say – when will pupils have to wear face coverings? New guidance sets out that in areas of the country with high transmission rates and subject to local restrictions, staff and pupils in year 7 …
Misleading A level claims debunked
In our blog today we examine more closely some of the claims made about yesterday's A level results. Claim: 40% of pupils had their grades downgraded. This misleading claim has been made in several places, including on the Today Programme …
Misleading petition about reforms to the early years foundation stage
We are aware of a petition on Change.org that makes significant misleading claims about our reforms to the early years foundation stage (EYFS). The petition suggests that children will be deemed as failing if they do not reach particular milestones …
Inaccurate petition on A level and GCSE grades this year
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A Level, GCSE, GCSE results, Myth busting, Ofqual
We are aware of a petition on Change.org based on a misapprehension about the way young people will be allocated grades for their GCSEs and A levels this summer. The petition being circulated on social media suggests there will be …
Reception Baseline Assessment FAQs
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Myth busting, Primary Schools, Reception Baseline Assessment
Today we have announced that the statutory introduction of the Reception Baseline Assessment will be delayed for a year because of the issues brought about by the Covid 19 pandemic. But what is the RBA? Here are some helpful questions …
Addressing misleading claims about departmental guidance
Today’s Education in the media blog looks at misleading claims departmental guidance for schools has been updated more than it has and incorrect suggestions that a celebrity fitness expert is due to lead a review of the PE curriculum. Guidance …