Simon Lock

Senior editor at @tes. Thoughts are few and far between but very much my own.

[Simon Lock @Simon_Lock_]

Great to get another opportunity to don the Britney mic at #Bett2023!

Thanks to Lauriane Mounard from @NAEducation and @alecjiggins from @ICSLondon @Globeducate for joining the discussion.

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Teacher training admissions should be changed so that graduates from a wider range of backgrounds can teach shortage subjects like maths, says @JackWorthNFER
https://t.co/sH9dvqS9Ft

[John Roberts @JohnGRoberts]

Ofsted's new inspections: a summary
🚨 Plans to inspect teaching as a separate category
🚨 Ofsted could assess new areas inc attendance & preparation for next steps
🚨 FT reports Ofsted plan a five point scale for school report card
🚨 Heads' union warn plans are too complicated

[Cerys Turner @cerysturner7]

EXCL from myself & @JohnGRoberts

Ofsted is considering separating out teaching & curriculum in plans for the new school report card, set to launch next September.

Attendance, opportunities to thrive, outcomes & behaviour also proposed, @tes has learnt.

https://t.co/Riqo5UFrZP

[Tes magazine @tes]

Tes magazine is launching a new monthly newsletter aimed at school and trust leaders at all levels.

Tes Leaders' Briefing will bring you essential trends analysis, key strategic insights and articles from sector peers.

➡️ Sign up for free here: https://t.co/T9R1AZicQk

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In an exclusive interview with Tes editor @jon_severs, education secretary @bphillipsonMP outlines her plans for the sector – and explains how accountability will get better, though not necessarily easier… (free to read)
https://t.co/SXueMTZUxT

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'It’s a huge victory for the sector…but it's important to interrogate more deeply.'

In this morning's Tes Daily newsletter, @jon_severs dug into the big #Ofsted news – read his views here, and sign up to the free newsletter for more exclusive analysis

https://t.co/Hc2k1TGwtJ

[Tes magazine @tes]

Our free Tes Daily newsletter is back ready for the start of term on Monday…
Sign up today to make sure you don't miss out – find out more: https://t.co/br1JNTSuHp

[Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden]

Big day today. Here's the most important things to note from GCSE results #GCSEResults2024 🧵

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Today's #GCSEResults revealed: the pass rates for English and maths have dropped and the gap between the top grades in private and state schools has increased #GCSEresults2024 #ResultsDay
https://t.co/RxFrBxjQtc

[Simon Lock @Simon_Lock_]

Last year only 18% of post-16 students taking GSCE maths passed. The majority would have been resitting after failing the summer exam.

So, should 'soul-destroying' compulsory GCSE resits be scrapped?

Check out this and lots more GCSE debate...

https://t.co/jCcNagESNN

[Tes magazine @tes]

Which subjects have seen a surprise drop in A-level entries? How many students sat 5 A levels? Which is the most popular three-subject combination? @tes highlights 8 key trends from yesterday's results
https://t.co/efHNxVOCBm

[Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden]

Students across the country got their A-level results today, which showed an overall increase in top grades on last year.

Here's all the main trends from the results 🧵

[Simon Lock @Simon_Lock_]

Nothing wrong with a bit of inter-departmental competition on A-level results day, is there?

See how your subject performed this year:

https://t.co/PPAgbHISR1

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A-level results for 2024 show an increase in the proportion of entries getting top grades and a widening in the performance of state and private schools #alevelresultsday2024 #ResultsDay2024 https://t.co/CBXr4qRddR

[Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden]

A-level results tomorrow - here's some of the trends we might be expecting to see 🧵
https://t.co/ywT4BxvziR

[Tes magazine @tes]

From a potential fall in top grades to a narrowing of the gender gap, we take a look at the trends you can expect to see from tomorrow’s A-level results #ResultsDay2024 #alevelresultsday2024
https://t.co/alLTIO5NJN

[Tes magazine @tes]

GCSE results are looming but, given that students have had five years of disruption due to the pandemic, strikes and RAAC, is it right that this year's exams are being marked as normal? @DanWorth investigates
https://t.co/YcGZSLiSGg

[Henry Hepburn @Henry_Hepburn]

NEW: Annual SQA results data published this morning - and it shows the attainment gap widening in 2024, at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher. @Emma_Seith reports https://t.co/0jhxKnr0s0 @TesScotland @tes

[Simon Lock @Simon_Lock_]

Yesterday's announcement of a 5.5% pay rise for teachers means a new set of pay scales for 2024-25. You can find them all here:

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What does yesterday's pay deal mean for teachers' salaries in England? You can find our comprehensive breakdown of pay scales – including London teachers, leaders, heads and teachers without QTS – here: https://t.co/Spja3sgo92

[Dan Worth @DanWorth]

EEF chief to lead DfE curriculum shake-up: https://t.co/WGLU9ITuLA