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Government must listen to teachers or face recurring chaos

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This is what we can expect GCSE results to look like after CAGs came out on top

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Ministers have passed the buck to universities – here are the consequences

After days of growing pressure, it was inevitable government and the beleaguered education secretary Gavin Williamson eventually u-turned and…

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The U-turn may push grade anger towards schools – but at least we can defend our results

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Automatic reviews of results lowered by more than one grade would rectify worst of the injustice

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A level results: Oxbridge applicants face multiple challenges

Coupled with the impacts of COVID-19 itself, this year’s exam results mean Oxbridge entry is harder than ever. Paarul…

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