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Blog posts by Tom Middlehurst

Tom is SSAT's Head of Policy and Director of the SSAT National Conference.

20 August 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

WATCH: SSAT policy update regarding GCSE results with Tom Middlehurst

In his latest policy webinar, Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, covers: changes over the past week, key considerations for GCSE results day, and more.

14 August 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

I defended Ofqual – I regret it

I defended Ofqual’s plans to the last hour… I feel let down, but not as much as the thousands of A-level students who were dealt a bitter blow.

12 June 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

Now the grades are submitted, are you ready for the next data exercise?

Tom Middlehurst, head of policy and public affairs, reflects on an earlier conversation with Wrigleys Solicitors about data, students’ requests for their grades, and what schools should be doing now grades are submitted.

6 June 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

The Autumn Series: Disruptive, costly or necessary…?

Do you think students deserve a chance to sit exams in the autumn to improve their grade? Or do you think believe they are a distraction when students’ focus should be on the next stage of their education? Tom Middlehurst,
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23 May 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

Seven things we’ve learnt this week about summer exams

Last Friday, Ofqual published their full response to the consultation for awarding results in GCSEs, AS and A levels, other general, vocational and technical qualifications this year. Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, has reviewed the response and comments on its key points.

15 May 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

Teacher assessment and ranking: Why you should be mindful of the data you generate

Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, outlines the importance of considering the data created during teacher assessments, and its longer-term impact on any subsequent data subject access requests

2 May 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

SSAT policy briefing paper – 30 April 2020

Leading teacher assessment and ranking: read the latest policy briefing paper from Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT

24 April 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

SSAT policy briefing paper – 23 April 2020

Read the latest policy briefing paper from Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT

17 April 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

Why the ranking might be more important than the grading in GCSEs and A-levels

Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, explains why more time and effort should be given to cohort rankings than the grade itself, and offers suggestions on how schools can navigate this process

4 April 2020 By Tom Middlehurst

SSAT’s response to Ofqual announcement on arrangements for grading GCSEs

SSAT’s response to Ofqual announcement on arrangements for grading GCSEs

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