Exam arrangements 'recipe for confusion.' (uncertainty for those starting secondary school examination courses)

Article Abstract:

Students beginning the two year General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) course in the autumn of 1992 start with many important decisions unresolved. The examinations they will face in the summer of 1994 will be the first test against the national curriculum for English, mathematics and science. The mixture of examination and coursework will change from the present levels and the exams taken will be different for candidates of different abilities.

Tests, problems and exercises, Examinations, Test validity, Education, Secondary, Secondary education

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'Give us a child at seven ....' (Hesley Hall School's work with boys with emotional and behavioural problems)

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Hesley Hall School, near Doncaster, south Yorkshire, England, won the British Standards Institution BS 5750 award for high-quality management. Its structure gives the 7- to 14-year-old boys behaviour guidelines and security. The school takes 56 problem boys, some disruptive, some sexually abused and some with learning difficulties. The local authority refers pupils to the school and pays the fees of 21,000 pounds sterling.

Education, Achievements and awards, Behavior disorders in children, Childhood mental disorders, School management and organization, School administration, United Kingdom. British Standards Institution

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'I've wanted to be Dr Godber more than anything. It's to do with being thrown on the scrapheap at 11.' (playwright John Godber, who failed the examination to get into a grammar school)(Interview)

Article Abstract:

Children who failed to pass the old 11-plus examination to gain entry to a grammar school for their secondary education were often left with a sense of rejection, according to playwright John Godber, who was in this position himself. As a result, he became obsessed with gaining qualifications. He still feels an outsider, although he feels that failing to get into a grammar school actually helped him in his career.

Social aspects, Interview, Public schools, Dramatists, Playwrights, Godber, John

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