I count myself lucky to have been able to spend a week away this year. A caravan in some woodland is great for recharging the batteries and is easy for social distancing. But what a week to be away, with so much going on. The results fiasco is absolutely scandalous, and my heart goes out […]

Welcome news for students taking GCSEs next year, Ofqual has announced a change to English Literature exams. Instead of having to answer questions on the full 4 areas (Shakespeare, poetry, 19th century novel  and post 1914 fiction/drama) students will  have to answer a Shakespeare question but will be able to select 2 out of 3 […]