South Liverpool Schools Together

DfE Reports

September/October 2013 Highlights

Literacy

3rd October 2013

Phonics Check and KS1 Results published, see report below:-

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/phonics-check-and-key-stage-1-results

Secondary Schools - Changes to Early Entry to GCSE

From 29 September 2013, only a student’s first entry to a GCSE examination will count in their school’s performance tables.

9th October 2013

New high-quality maths qualifications will allow thousands more pupils to study the subject from age 16 to 18, Education Minister Elizabeth Truss today said.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-maths-qualifications-to-boost-numbers-studying-maths-to-age-18

New Guidance on Work Experience

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-on-work-experience-published

SEN Sytem Consultatinon

A consultation with more detail on plans to overhaul the special educational needs (SEN) system has been published.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/more-detail-on-special-educational-needs-reforms