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
Rebuilding English education pathways
🎓 Rebuilding education around more than one pathway The Prime Minister has pledged to “rebuild a comprehensive education system” and create greater parity between academic and technical education. Speaking at Labour Party Conference, Andy Burnham said too many young people had been “cast adrift” by a school system overly focused Read more
Europe’s Education Warning: The Results Are Falling
Europe’s education success story is showing serious cracks. The latest PISA results reveal dramatic falls across some of the continent’s best-known education systems. France and Germany recorded their worst results ever, while the Netherlands also hit an all-time low. Even Finland, once celebrated as a global education leader, saw scores Read more