“It’s important that the approach to next year’s exams supports pupils without creating more problems than it solves, and that it is agreed as soon as possible so that schools and colleges are able to prepare accordingly”: my comments for ASCL: buff.ly/3et3IgO

Awesome.

“This should be a case of building confidence that it is safe to return to school, rather than through the use of fines. We would recommend that there is a period of grace while normal patterns resume”: my comments for ⁦ASCL⁩ on fining parents: inews.co.uk/news/analysis/…

For those of you now going down the what we really need is to just catch up their learning and not this... please don’t underestimate the ability of staff to do both. Sometimes solutions lie between the poles. theguardian.com/education/2020…

“We think it is important that schools are able to focus on reintegrating children back into the classroom, and supporting their wellbeing and learning, free from the worry of being penalised in performance tables”: my comments for ⁦ASCL⁩ theguardian.com/education/2020…

Pubs in England 'may need to shut' in order to reopen schools next month bbc.in/3k1k7Mr

A rant before I burst. For a student predicted AAB With 6A*GSCE to be reduced to a BCC is unforgivable. Teachers have told her this morning “they don’t even recognise the results in relation to her and are powerless.” 1/1

Too many A-level grades are patently wrong – here's how to fix it | Hamid Patel theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Quite extraordinary breaking news: Ofqual REMOVES mock exam appeals policy just hours after publishing it - saying it's now being reviewed schoolsweek.co.uk/ofqual-removes…

'Why is it that Northern Ireland and Scotland trust their teachers, and young people there are getting a greater sense of justice than in England today?': my interview on Good Morning Britain this morning (HT @ScrlNShare)

On a results day like no other, best wishes to all students. And sincere thanks to teachers and leaders for working through a rigorous process of assessment and internal moderation to arrive at centre-assessed grades. We owe you our gratitude. buff.ly/2YeMNrW

This is SO important. Schools that followed advice to moderate their CAGs on previous results have now been totally screwed over by the U-turn - deflating grades while others didn't - they must have a right to appeal (from an Ofqual adviser no less!)

Very sad news. A huge loss. Such an inspirational educator and speaker on creativity. Still very relevant today. Remember listening to him at SSAT conferences and his brilliant TED talks. Sincere condolences to his family and close friends. RIP Sir Ken.

A powerful image. These girls are sitting their university entrance exams in Afghanistan ...under a heat of 37C...on the ground...social distant...during a pandemic...because they know that only education will make them free UN Women Academic Chatter™ UNICEF Education

Well done to our Star intervention pupils who continue to show excellent attendance to after school sessions in English, mathematics, science and humanities We have had above 95% attendance in geography, science and English. Tonight 100% in mathematics. #WeAreStar

Please view our virtual open day video at youtu.be/B5a4VmWZyQg and visit starbankschool.co.uk/secondary/open… for full information. #wearestar Star Academies

'It’s time for the big four telecoms firms to step up and do their bit. It’s very simple: make education sites zero-rated. This cannot happen soon enough and we would urge them to do the right thing and to do it quickly' schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-under-pres…

The internet can be A wonderful place, Full of art and creativity. A magical place To connect with friends, As long as we use it safely. - Annie ✨ #SaferInternetDay | bbc.in/OwnIt

Thanks to everyone who attended our Open Evening yesterday. If you would like your child to join us next September, head over to our website to find out how to apply. starbankschool.co.uk/admissions/pro… #FindYourStar #WeAreStar

We are delighted to share record breaking results for Starbank this year with 61% of pupils achieving a strong pass in Basics and 74% achieving the standard pass. We are so proud of all our pupils and staff. Star Academies #WeAreStar