Tens of thousands of A-level students in England are set to see their grades increased after a humiliating U-turn by the Government. Following criticism from students, headteachers and a backlash by Tory MPs, grades will now be based on teachers’ assessments rather than the controversial algorithm devised by regulator Ofqual. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Gavin Williamson had previously defended the “robust” system, which saw almost 40% of grades reduced from teachers’ predictions. Mr Williamson apologised for the distress caused by the handling of the process, which followed the cancellation of exams due to coronavirus. Mr Johnson, who is on holiday in Scotland, held crisis talks with Mr Williamson and senior officials on Monday morning. The change will also apply to GCSE results in England, which are due to be released on Thursday.
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Broadcast on 18/08/2020
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