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Sharing Data with Parents

Sep 11, 2024 | tieonline.com | Suzie Boss |Simon Probert |Samantha Olson-Wyman |Kristen Moreland

Zurich International School (ZIS), an early and active member of the Learning Analytics Collaborative (LAC), has been steadily building its data culture in recent years. Structures, staffing, visualization tools, and protocols are now in place to help teachers and school leaders become more fluent in using data to inform teaching and learning. As the work of building a data culture continues, the school is tackling its next goal: inviting parents into data conversations.
A-level results gap widens between state and private

Aug 15, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Will Goldsmith |Simon Probert

The yawning gap between state and private schools when it comes to top A-level grades has widened again this year, A-level results 2024 released today show. The latest data shows the gulf in achievement at grade C and above is the biggest in any year since 2018, when comparable records began. In total, almost half (49.4 per cent) of A-level entries at independent schools this year were awarded A or A*, compared with less than a quarter (22.3 per cent) at comprehensives.
Students receive results of Cambridge International exams

Aug 13, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Will Goldsmith |Simon Probert |Cherry Atkinson

Record numbers of students are celebrating the results of Cambridge International examinations today (August 13), highlighting the on-going appetite for the British curriculum approach. A total 631,248 students around the world received results from their Cambridge IGCSE, O-level and International AS and A-level exams.
Ofqual grading boost for MFL and computing

Jul 21, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Will Goldsmith |Simon Probert |Cherry Atkinson |Irena Barker

Exam boards have been told to be more generous when grading French, German and computer science GCSEs this year, The Times reports. Exams regulator Ofqual has said exam boards should adjust grading standards for the subjects, particularly in the upper range. Leading educators had complained about “severe grading” in modern languages for many years, stressing that the most able children were being put off the subjects because they were less likely to get top grades at GCSE.
'Rallying cry' to take part in girls' schools research

Jul 11, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Simon Probert

The Girls’ Schools Association (GSA) has issued a “rallying cry” to all those involved in girls’ education to take part in a groundbreaking new study. The association has launched a survey which it says is “the most comprehensive survey into women and girls’ experiences of girls’ education to-date”.
Sales Hacks for Schools: One more follow-up

Jul 9, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Simon Probert

What is the difference between a successful school marketing and admissions department and an unsuccessful one? Well, says Nicola Lutz in her latest podcast, the difference could be one phone call. In this episode, the founder of No Fluff explains just how many times schools might need to get in touch with potential paying customers before the enrolment takes place – and it’s more than you think.
'GCSE reform must be a priority for the next education secretary'

Jun 28, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Simon Probert |Cherry Atkinson |Irena Barker |Stephen K. Burley

I have seen a steady shift in education policy and teaching practice during my 20 years in state and independent schools. Although many changes have been well-meaning, we have reached a critical point where the education system is failing to serve young people and wider society. Bedales School is an ideal place to see the pendulum swings in education history as we have been, for 130 years, an early adopter of many innovations.
'GCSE reform must be a priority for the next education secretary'

Jun 28, 2024 | schoolmanagementplus.com | Simon Probert |Irena Barker |Stephen K. Burley |Cherry Atkinson

I have seen a steady shift in education policy and teaching practice during my 20 years in state and independent schools. Although many changes have been well-meaning, we have reached a critical point where the education system is failing to serve young people and wider society. Bedales School is an ideal place to see the pendulum swings in education history as we have been, for 130 years, an early adopter of many innovations.