Education Journalist at @tes | PA Media Academy 2025 | Views are my own. Tips: kyle.tormey@tes.com
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May 31
The CEO of England's third largest exam board recently told Tes that schools have raised concerns over students' capacity to "engage" with on-screen assessments, and raised doubts over presumptions that all young people are "digital natives". @tes
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Jun 10
2026 GCSE and A level entries data reveals reductions in entries for 8/15 EBacc subjects and higher uptake in 9/17 non-Ebacc qualifications. Combined science remains the most popular GCSE and maths the A level with highest entry figures. @tes
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Jun 10
New: The DfE is now citing Taylor Swift gig‑related absences among Year 9–10 girls as evidence for a tougher line on “one‑off” days off. The new focus comes after the latest official data showed severe absences reached a record high last year. @tes
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Jun 9
Which subjects have seen a rise in GCSE and A-level entries this year? And which have suffered a decline? @ktormreport reveals the key insights from Ofqual’s provisional entries data
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Jun 9
The DfE today launched a toolkit to help schools improve attendance – with suggested measures including allowing pupils to skip the lunch queue on their birthday
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Jun 9
Fewer assessments, rather than shorter exams, the answer to reducing the burden? Tes analysis shows most schools already avoid the longest GCSE assessments. @ASCL_UK says fewer papers, not “tinkering”, is the better solution. @tes
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Jun 5
NEW: Tes analysis shows trusts with more disadvantaged and SEND pupils face deficits up to 75% higher than others - a £320 per‑pupil gap. Leaders say the funding and accountability system is failing schools serving the most vulnerable pupils. @JabedAhm
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May 26
I’m now senior reporter at @tes - I’ll still be covering all my usual beats but send me a DM or an email if there’s anything you think I should be covering…
cerys.turner@tes.com
(And thanks to my editor @jon_severs for the newsletter shout out!)
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May 22
How the teaching unions fell out of love with Labour... and what that may mean for schools
Superb analysis here from @cerysturner7
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May 20
KCSIE highlights how critical the DSL role is but doesn’t require supervision - it only says that schools "should" provide support. Leaders say DSLs are at risk of burnout and call for "protected time" to deliver the supervision needed. @tes
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May 18
NEW: Bridget Phillipson will launch an international SEND alliance in 2027.
A coalition of countries will come together across a series of summits to create “clear action plans” on SEND and inclusion, she told the Education World Forum today.
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May 18
Tes’ excellent graphics dep’t created this extremely handy timeline of all the key changes schools can be expected to implement over the next year.
@jasminenorden also sets things out very well here: @tes
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May 15
Excellent piece by @JohnGRoberts assessing the tension between Ofsted findings and inclusion in schools. Data says nearly 90% of schools meet the expected standard but policymakers appear to think inclusion is an area where major change is needed. @tes
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May 14
Should schools be given more time to implement safeguarding requirements? DSLs tell Tes the proposed KCSIE changes feel like a “significant overhaul” and raise concerns about the timeframe for compliance. @tes
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May 13
Excl: @LauraTrottMP has written to the head of England's exam regulator to raise concerns over confidence in the exam system.
The shadow ed sec queried why no "corrective action" took place over an upheld exam board complaint.
Scoop from @ktormreport
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May 13
Excl: Shadow Education Secretary @LauraTrottMP warns that Ofqual’s lack of “corrective action” after an upheld complaint over a GCSE maths paper risks undermining confidence in the fairness of qualifications. @tes
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May 12
Cutting exam time is a priority for government and Ofqual, and analysis by @ktormreport shows schools can already reduce this – but leaders are warning against the responsibility landing on schools to achieve a policy goal
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May 12
After the Curriculum & Assessment Review called for shorter GCSE exams, Ofqual's CEO said schools can already cut exam time. Tes analysis shows reductions are possible - but leaders warn it shouldn’t fall to schools, arguing change must be system‑wide.
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May 11
If you are going to force schools into an accountability exercise, then making sure the tools of that exercise work properly would be useful...
May 11
Primary schools are experiencing difficulties with the new online system for submitting attendance registers at the end of key stage 2 Sats, Tes can reveal
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Some news - I have rejoined @tes as senior writer! I'll be working on features and analysis about schools and beyond. Drop me a line on jasmine.norden@tes.com
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