Frontier economics' qualifications report: Helpful but partial - Tim Oates Tim Oates CBE, agrees we need sound economic analysis of the value of qualifications, but suggests this isn't quite it. Read more
Blog: Cambridge Mathematics - Ambitious aims - Lynne McClure In her first blog for Cambridge Mathematics, Lynne McClure explores the aims and potential impact of this "ambitious" programme. Read more
Lynne McClure appointed Lynne McClure, the newly appointed Director of Cambridge Mathematics, talks about her previous life in maths and provides an introduction to her new role. Read more
Interview with headteacher Geoff Barton Geoff Barton, a keen commentator on education via social media, talked to OCR about his own career and the challenges he faces as a headteacher. Read more
A view from Indonesia Anbarasu Balrasan, former Principal of Bina Bangsa School, Jakarta, Indonesia, spoke to Ben Schmidt, Cambridge International Examinations’ Regional Director, Southeast Asia & Pacific, during his last term at the school. Read more
The Full English: Why can't the English teach English to the British? Bene't Steinberg, Group Director of Public Affairs at Cambridge Assessment, investigates recent reports revealing the pitfalls of failing to teach English to migrant populations in the UK. Read more
Blog: Character building - Back to the future? - Simon Lebus Group Chief Executive, Simon Lebus, addresses recent debate around character building and whether going back to the future can show us how it can be taught in schools. Read more
From our archives - The effects of war on examinations The Archives team at Cambridge Assessment have compiled some compelling resources that illustrate the effects of war on the examinations system, felt by those taking them and presiding over them. Read more
Blog: Notes from China - Michael O'Sullivan A recent trip to China boasted inspiring school visits and the launch of an exciting partnership designed to set a new standard in digital education. Read more
Blog: It's not about drama, it's about perception - Karen Latto Following comments labelling drama irrelevant and soft, OCR Subject Specialist, Karen Latto, calls for a change in the perception of the subject. Read more
Assessment without levels in depth - Tim Oates A new and more in depth look at how the removal of levels in Primary education in England will open the door to deeper understanding, made in partnership with the Department for Education. Read more
Blog: Notes from Kazakhstan - Michael O'Sullivan Michael O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cambridge International Examinations, shares his experience from a recent trip to Astana, Kazakhstan, where he feels privileged to be a part of the country's education reforms. Read more
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