Soft subject GCSEs to be reviewed by Ofqual

GCSEs in English, geography, religious education and history will be reviewed by the examinations regulator amid concerns that the subjects have become too easy.

New changes to GCSE 'will penalise dyslexic pupils'

Plan to award marks for spelling and grammar are unfair to those with learning difficulty, experts warn Ministers have been accused of discriminating against dyslexic pupils by announcing plans to award 5% of marks in GCSE exams for spelling, punctuation and grammar as part of a drive to improve communication skills. Dyslexia experts, educationists and teachers' unions say the new rules on ...

Tougher GCSE courses on the way this year to counter dumbing down fear

Watchdog Ofqual announced a review of all history, geography, English literature and religious studies exams. Examining boards will have to prove that their qualifications are rigorous enough or risk losing their accreditation.

Bethnal Green Academy is top of the class

Perhaps Ed Miliband was hoping for some reflected glory with the choice of venue for his comeback speech earlier this month.

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