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A u-turn would remedy terrible injustices for some pupils, but creates other problems.
Ofqual said teacher grades at A-Levels this year "implausibly high" eg 13.9% A* grades (7.7% in 2019)
They also intended standardisation to iron out differences in grading between schools
Ofqual said teacher grades at A-Levels this year "implausibly high" eg 13.9% A* grades (7.7% in 2019)
They also intended standardisation to iron out differences in grading between schools
Universities are also watching carefully - likely to leave them with more eligible students than places (although international student decline frees some up).
Staff will have to frantically work out who can come this year.
And some students have had offers withdrawn already.
Staff will have to frantically work out who can come this year.
And some students have had offers withdrawn already.
NEW: Welsh govt announce U-turn and will now award
Centre Assessment Grades at A Level and GCSE.
Education minister Kirsty Williams says "maintaining confidence in our qualifications whilst being fair to students requires this difficult decision"
Centre Assessment Grades at A Level and GCSE.
Education minister Kirsty Williams says "maintaining confidence in our qualifications whilst being fair to students requires this difficult decision"
