ISC Daily News Summary

Ofqual has warned that schools may see a greater degree of variation in GCSE and A-level results this year, as reforms take their toll. By Camilla Turner, The Telegraph.

John Oakes, the headteacher of Dartford Grammar School, has told the Department for Education that its proposals to cut funding for state pupils doing the International Baccalaureate (IB) could be "deeply unfair and divisive". By Mark Smulian and Will Hazell, Tes.

Ofqual has written to schools urging students not to be distracted by, or to initiate, claims on social media that exam papers are for sale. By Will Hazell, Tes.

Iain Simpson, director of sport at Oakham School, discusses why the development of psychological behaviours such as commitment, grit and perseverance has become a key part of his school's sports coaching.

Government data shows the number of education, health and care (EHC) plans issued to pupils in England has increased by more than 10 per cent in a year. By Freddie Whittaker, Schools Week.

Scotland's first Youth Commission on Mental Health has said mental health should be embedded in the school curriculum and receive more funding. BBC News.

Health chiefs have announced all primary children will be offered the flu vaccine in the form of a nasal spray next winter. By Henry Bodkin, The Telegraph.