Month: October 2026

New vocational GCSEs

The government is rethinking what success at 16 looks like by introducing new vocational GCSEs to give 14-year-olds in England more choice — alongside core academic subjects. From 2029 such subject as building and construction, business and finance and child development will become options at GCSE. A great idea on Read more

Ofsted reporting: another overhaul already?

It’s hard to escape the sense that schools are once again being asked to adapt to a moving target. Ofsted’s new inspection framework and report cards only came into effect in November 2025, replacing the previous single overall judgement with grades across different areas, including achievement, inclusion, attendance and behaviour, Read more