Accurate Grade Predictions

Andrzej BednarczykAugust 27, 2020

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No impact: No point

April 11, 2021

“No impact: No point.” was the mantra of my Head of Faculty, Ian Latta, when I began working at a Merseyside school in Special Measures. I hate to give him all the credit (because he’ll tease me), but I have lived by this with almost every decision I’ve made as a Head of Faculty and lots of the advice I’ve given as a Specialist Leader in Education. So far, it has stood me in good stead and ensured a good work-life balance for myself and my staff, as well as resulting in GCSE and A-Level results that get better and better every year. It also helped us move the school in question from Special Measures to Good in just 14 months and achieve ‘Outstanding’ in a Section 48 Inspection.

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2021 Teacher Assessed Grades: What are the changes from last year?

March 12, 2021

We’ve been here before. We’re all seasoned pros when it comes to Teacher Assessed Grades, aren’t we?! I thought so. However, this year brings new challenges. Previously, the DfE’s initial approach had the algorithm to fall back on, but not this year. Ofqual have made it clear there will be a greater reliance on the internal moderation processes of centres. Senior leaders will have more responsibility to evidence a consistent, rigorous approach across all subjects, and exam boards will be checking those internal processes before they confirm any Teacher Assessed Grades.

2021 Teacher Assessed Grades

2021 Teacher Assessed Grades: time for action?

March 11, 2021

With all students coming back to classrooms, there are a lot of balls in the air. And now the Ofqual consultation has confirmed the process for awarding grades, so what are we waiting for? Is it time for action? Find out what is worth diving in to and what might be worth waiting for.

2021 Teacher Assessed Grades