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Education 1 week ago

Dr Ger Graus: Early Years Must Prepare Children for Life, Not Just School

Global education adviser Dr Ger Graus has challenged the narrow focus on school readiness in early years education, arguing that defining the sector solely by its ability to prepare children for reception is "an insult." Speaking at the NDNA conference, Graus emphasised that early years provision must instead focus on preparing children for life itself.

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Schools 1 week ago

Research Shows Disadvantage Gap 'Locks In' by Age 11

New research from the Education Policy Institute and Education Endowment Foundation reveals that lower prior attainment is the largest contributor to the disadvantage gap, with nearly half becoming entrenched by the time pupils transition to secondary school. The findings underscore the critical importance of early intervention during the primary years to prevent persistent inequality.

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Cambridge fined £875k by Ofqual for two-year automated test failures
Policy Jun 11, 2026

Cambridge fined £875k by Ofqual for two-year automated test failures

Cambridge Assessment has received a substantial penalty from Ofqual after system errors spanning two years disrupted automated tests, affecting visa and further education course applications. The regulatory action highlights significant concerns about quality assurance in high-stakes educational assessment systems.

Study links parental smacking to poor GCSE results and bullying behaviour
Safeguarding Jun 11, 2026

Study links parental smacking to poor GCSE results and bullying behaviour

New UCL research reveals that children physically punished at ages three, five and seven are significantly less likely to pass their GCSEs and more likely to exhibit bullying behaviours. The findings add weight to calls for England to follow Scotland and Wales in implementing a complete ban on physical punishment.