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To what extent should international comparisons affect a national curriculum? Should we be listening to international evidence or just ignore it?

An English education is admired the world over but for it to continue to be successful, challenges must be overcome and opportunities embraced.

Examining English for doctors the right way

Speaking at a recent seminar hosted by the Cambridge Assessment Network, Sue Bloxham, Professor of Academic Practice at the University of Cumbria, explored a mismatch between the policy and practice of assessment judgement in higher education.

Maths education insight by Roger Porkess

In our autumn 2013 issue of Achieve, guest columnist Roger Porkess – Chief Executive of Mathematics in Education and Industry – shares his views on a better maths education.

Can ‘traineeship programmes’ ensure that young people develop the necessary skills to enter the rapidly changing world of work?

For decades it has been argued that England lacks a well defined and rigorous vocational and practical education route. So what can be done?

What '21st century skills' are today's students being taught? Are such skills being properly assessed and recognised? Our debate revealed some of the answers...

Maths skills are core to our understanding of other subjects and integral to the vitality of a modern economy. But is the right maths being taught in schools today?