Barings Law Raises the Bar by Funding Future Solicitors’ SQE Exams
A leading Manchester Law firm has announced it will be part-funding the upcoming Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) of three of its legal staff. Barings Law,…
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Wellbeing and Exams
Maintaining well-being is crucial for assessment success. Our articles delve into strategies for maintaining a healthy balance during exam periods, addressing stress, and anxiety, and promoting self-care. Discover practical tips on managing workload, maintaining a positive mindset, and creating a conducive study environment.
Neurodiversity in Exam Settings
Recognising and embracing neurodiversity is integral to creating inclusive exam environments. Accessible exams ensure that every student, regardless of their neurodiversity or learning challenges, has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities. Learn about the latest developments in accommodating diverse learning styles, including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorders.
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Barnet & Southgate College strikes set to hit GCSE, BTEC & A-level exams
Staff at Barnet and Southgate College will strike for three days from Friday 19 May in a long-running pay dispute, announced the University and College…
ChatGPT has undermined calls to replace written exams with coursework
As students return from their Easter break and prepare for this summer’s exams, a new report from the education think tank EDSK finds that the…
Are GCSE, AS and A level exam grades “reliable to one grade either way” reliable enough?
School exam grades are important. They determine students’ destinies. But are grades as reliable as we might expect? Perhaps not: in 2020, Ofqual’s Chief Regulator admitted that…
AI, the rise of exam cheating, and what it means for the future of further education
As the adoption of tools like ChatGPT and Bard gather pace, this article examines how they are shaping the way that student’s in further education…
Online searches for ‘ai essay writing’ skyrocket 2,041%, as educators fear widespread cheating on exams
Google trends analysis found that searches for ‘ai essay writing’ hit a massive high of 2,041% in December compared to the last five years. These findings…
Our obsession with grades is letting students down
The pandemic disrupted almost every aspect of our lives. But whilst many sectors have returned to business as usual, those in full-time education are still…
Plans to move exams online a step towards greater equality, says Head of Malvern College
Plans by the International Baccalaureate to move exams online are a key step towards ensuring every child is assessed in a way that suits their…
International Baccalaureate moves to digital exams to future-proof qualification
The International Baccalaureate, taken by thousands of British pupils, will move to digital exams to “future-proof” the qualification for the next generation. The IB Diploma,…
Ensuring qualifications provide students with real-life skills
Resuming traditional pen and paper exams after two years of pandemic-induced disruption was always going to be a gradual process. And so, it is no…