GCSE and A-level exams could be taken on laptops by as early as 2030, after pupils complained of writing fatigue because their hand muscles 'aren't strong enough'. Exams watchdog, Ofqual, is launching ...

A number of GCSE and A-level examinations could transition to digital formats by the end of the decade under new proposals from the exams regulator. Plans outlined in a consultation document published ...

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Luxurious stationery and accessories, like those from Fabriano Boutique in Rome, could appeal to the writers, artists and others on a holiday gift list. By Susanne Fowler Reporting from Rome On the ...

07:58, Wed, Nov 5, 2025 Updated: 08:03, Wed, Nov 5, 2025 The Government will work to reduce GCSE exam time by two-and-a-half to three hours for the average student, following a curriculum review that ...

The Government will work to slash GCSE exam times by two-and-a-half to three hours for the average student, it has announced. The plan comes following the curriculum review which said current exam ...

The top performing secondary schools for GCSE performance have been revealed. The Department of Education this week published data for every secondary school in England based on GCSE results for the ...

Making the jump from primary to secondary school is a pretty major leap in every kids’ life. No more having all your lessons in the same classroom, no more sticking and cutting sessions, no more ...

GCSE data has shown how every area of Wales ranks in terms of their results, with the statistics showing the local authorities performing best. The data shows which areas get the best results for A*-A ...

Hundreds of thousands of teenagers who moved from primary to secondary school during the pandemic have received their GCSE results - with the gender gap for top grades persisting. Nearly a quarter (24 ...

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi, students raise standards with top scores Students across the UAE have once again raised the bar in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations, with ...