BTec results pulled, as pupils receive GCSE grades

Pearson will be re-grading BTecs in line with GCSEs and A-levels, meaning BTec students will no longer be receiving their results today.

School closures have created substantial inequalities

Primary school closures in the UK have created substantial inequality in time spent learning between pupils from poorer and better-off families.

Medical schools call for increase in student places

Following this week's changes to A-level results, ministers are being urged to lift the limit on the number of places to study medicine in England.

BTec results caught up in exams mishap

Students taking BTec vocational qualifications have been caught up in the exam crisis that has affected A-level and GCSE results.

£200 million to transform college buildings

Further education colleges will receive a new funding boost to ‘build back better’ and kick-start work to upgrade their buildings and estates.

Robert Halfon calls for abolition of Ofqual

Robert Halfon has said that ministers should seriously consider abolishing the exams regulator Ofqual so ministers to improve accountability.

Parents concerned their child will be behind in September

41 per cent of parents are worried that their child will be behind when schools reopen in September.

Students to receive grades estimated by their teachers

The government has announced that A-level and GCSE students in England will be given grades estimated by their teachers.

Predicted results to be used for Welsh exam grades

The Welsh Government has announced that A-level and GCSE students will be awarded the grades predicted by teachers.

The Sixth Form Colleges Association

A-level grades awarded in English sixth form colleges this year fell below the average of the last three years.

Parents urged to get children immunised

Families are being urged to contact their local GP or school to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date.

All exam result appeals to be free

All appeals of A and AS level and GCSE results will be free for schools and colleges this year.

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