Acland-Hood appointed to handle exams response

The government has appointed Susan Acland-Hood to lead on its response to exams amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Schools could appeal GCSE grades that are too high

Headteachers are considering challenging unusually high GCSE results after bizarre anomalies were reported as record results were published.

Flaws in algorithm warning ignored a month ago

Ofqual ignored warnings of flaws in the exams algorithm that left thousands of students devastated.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

£50 million to support Welsh universities and colleges

The Welsh Government has announced additional funding for universities and colleges.

GCSE and A-level results to be higher this summer

Ofqual has revealed that GCSE and A-level results in England will be higher this summer, with exam boards set to be more lenient.

Universities asked not to alter applicants’ offers

Michelle Donelan is asking higher education providers not to change their offers to students for two weeks to maintain stability.

Calculated grades to be used after exam cancellations

Ofqual and exam boards will work with teachers to provide grades to students whose exams have been cancelled this summer.

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