A Level success reflects hard work despite uncertainty
The school leaders' union NAHT has praised students for securing impressive A level grades amid continuing upheaval in the exam system.
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GCSE standards maintained but system needs balance
Commenting on this year's GCSE results, Kathryn James, director of policy and campaigns at NAHT (National Association of Head Teachers), said: Congratulations to students and schools for on the whole...
Commission launched to find ways to assess progress
The school leaders' union, NAHT, has announced the launch of a commission into assessment to help set clear, consistent guidelines on how pupil progress should be measured.
NAHT Commission to provide clarity and consistency for assessment
NAHT is to set up a commission of practitioners to shape the future of assessment in a system without levels.
NAHT comment on changes to primary assessment
Responding to Michael Gove's announcement yesterday (Thursday 13 June 2013) on the removal of levels in primary schools, Russell Hobby, general secretary of NAHT (National Association of Head...
Comment on STRB remit into school leaders’ pay
Commenting on the Secretary of State's announcement today (Wednesday, April 17 2013) of the remit of the School Teachers' Review Body (STRB), which will examine school leaders' pay and the terms and...
Curriculum autonomy needs to be more than words
As the consultation into the National Curriculum draws to a conclusion, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says the government's promise of autonomy for schools to exercise professional...
Heads hit back at constant churn of targets
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) says constant moving of targets, without any chance to meet the previous ones, will further narrow the curriculum and undermine schools which are...
Legal challenge verdict wake-up call for system
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has urged the government to ensure any changes to the examination system are introduced with due diligence after a senior judge blamed the structure...
NAHT comment on Michael Gove’s announcement on GCSEs
Russell Hobby, general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), said: We are pleased that Mr Gove has decided not to pursue his plan for the English Baccalaureate Certificate...