Feb 25, 2021
Dear Centres, I am now in a position to update you on what will be happening with our assessments following my email on the 21st January. We are of course delighted for our learners that centres are reopening in England on Monday 8th March and we can already see that our centres are booking their…
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Feb 19, 2021
Thrilled is an understatement! We are overwhelmed that our unique contribution to oracy and the positive impact that our assessments have on our learners is recognised and featured in such an inspirational and enlightening book, “Secondary Curriculum Transformed: Enabling All to Achieve”, written by two highly experienced leaders in Education, Meena Kumari Wood, Educational Consultant,…
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Jan 28, 2021
ESB is delighted to hear the announcement made by BookTrust that a free copy of an anthology of children’s books by black British authors is to be provided to every primary school in England together with free curriculum resources from August onwards. The collection of stories, Happy Here, is a collaboration between Book Trust, publisher…
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Jan 21, 2021
Dear Centres, As you will be aware the Department for Education and Ofqual commenced a joint consultation on Friday 15th January about alternative arrangements for the award of Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs) in 2021 following the cancellation of exams and centre closures. The consultation covers general and vocational qualifications, with the linked document focusing…
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