Exam Stress at 15 Linked to Higher Depression and Self-Harm Risk in Young Adults, Study Finds
Study finds exam stress at 15 linked to higher depression and self-harm risk in young adults, prompting calls to reduce high-stakes testing.
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Johnson Reasserts Authority in Lockdown Exit Plan, Rebukes Sturgeon
Boris Johnson reasserts authority with lockdown exit plan, rebukes Nicola Sturgeon over 'stay alert' slogan row. Schools to reopen from June 1.
Government Faces Backlash Over A-Level 'Triple Lock' Plan Amid Exam Chaos
UK government faces backlash over A-level grading plans after Scottish U-turn, with 'triple lock' system and concerns for home-schooled students.
UK Universities Slash Research Amid Funding Crisis, Report Warns
One in five UK universities cut research, including cancer and heart disease work, due to funding erosion from government and charities.
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Ofqual fines Pearson £2m for serious exam breaches including online test security lapses and grading inconsistencies.
Ofqual Monitors Edexcel Maths Paper After Student Outcry Over Difficulty
Ofqual monitors Edexcel A Level maths paper after 19,000 sign petition over extreme difficulty, leaving students in tears.
Swinney Accused Of Bystander Role In Exams Fiasco
John Swinney survives no-confidence vote but faces criticism over passive role in exams fiasco, with Greens demanding U-turn.
Exam Board Fined £270k for Physics Paper Grading Errors
Cambridge OCR fined £270k by Ofqual for physics exam errors that caused incorrect grades for 37 students.
Labour Unveils Plan to Halve Attainment Gap in England's Schools
Labour's schools white paper proposes halving the attainment gap by changing disadvantage funding criteria, sparking debate over funding adequacy.
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Growing Calls to Scrap GCSEs as Thousands Join Anti-Exam Movement
Growing calls to scrap GCSEs as critics say exams cause stress, narrow curriculum, and are outdated. Government review due later this year.
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Government Scraps Mandatory GCSE Resits in Education Overhaul
Government to scrap mandatory GCSE resits in maths and English after curriculum review finds policy inflexible and damaging to student morale.
GCSE Maths 'Cheat Code' Formula Solves Angle Question That Stumps Students
A GCSE maths question stumps students but a simple formula (n-2)x180 solves it. Tutor Saadat shares the trick to find Angle A in a pentagram.
A-Level Grade Inflation Drops As Exams Return To Normal
A-level grade inflation drops as exams return to normal, with teacher assessments leading to higher grades and challenges for future cohorts.
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GCSE results in England show top grades rising to 23% in 2025, with boys closing the gender gap. Regional inequalities persist, while compulsory subjects see slight declines.
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Thorpe Park gives free entry and Fastrack to first 25 GCSE students on results day, 21 August. Show results at gate.
Cash Rewards Boost GCSE Results for Underachievers, Study Finds
Study of 10,600 students finds cash and non-financial rewards boost GCSE results for underachievers by up to 10%, halving the attainment gap.
Language teaching 'all but collapsed' during pandemic in Northern Ireland
British Council report finds language teaching in Northern Ireland primary schools 'all but collapsed' during pandemic, with compulsory learning shortest in Europe.
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