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By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
IET comments on GCSE results
Boris Johnson apologises to pupils for 'distress' caused by exam results fiasco
Education
Boris Johnson apologises to pupils for 'distress' caused by exam results fiasco
Boris Johnson has apologised to English school children for the "distress" caused by his government's handling of exam results.
Sacking Gavin Williamson over A-levels row would ‘distract’ from coronavirus school reopening plan, says Matt Hancock
Coronavirus
Sacking Gavin Williamson over A-levels row would ‘distract’ from coronavirus school reopening plan, says Matt Hancock
The Government could become “distracted” from reopening schools next month if Education Secretary Gavin Williamson quits over the exam grading fiasco, his Cabinet colleague Matt Hancock has said.
Universities ask Gavin Williamson for ‘significant financial support’ after A-levels U-turn
Education
Universities ask Gavin Williamson for ‘significant financial support’ after A-levels U-turn
Universities are demanding “significant financial support” from the Government after being asked to take on more pupils in the wake of a government U-turn on exam grading.
Gavin Williamson urged not to blame officials for exams debacle amid reports his top civil servant could be sacked
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson urged not to blame officials for exams debacle amid reports his top civil servant could be sacked
Gavin Williamson has been warned not to “scapegoat” officials over this year’s exam grading debacle.
Gavin Williamson says he is ‘absolutely determined’ to stay on as poll reveals four in ten think Education Secretary should quit over A-levels crisis
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson says he is ‘absolutely determined’ to stay on as poll reveals four in ten think Education Secretary should quit over A-levels crisis
Gavin Williamson has said he is “absolutely determined” to continue his work as Education Secretary “over the coming year” as he faces calls to quit over his handling of a major exams grading row.
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ after exams U-turn triggers scramble for university places
Coronavirus
Gavin Williamson urged to ‘get a grip’ after exams U-turn triggers scramble for university places
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been told to “get a grip” as universities rushed to find places for pupils affected by the Government’s U-turn on grades.
Boris Johnson warned Tory MPs will go on the ‘warpath’ if A-levels row not resolved
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson warned Tory MPs will go on the ‘warpath’ if A-levels row not resolved
Boris Johnson has been warned that Conservative MPs will start “going on the warpath” if he does not resolve a crisis over this year’s A-level results.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson facing calls to quit over 'shambolic' handling of A-level results
Education
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson facing calls to quit over 'shambolic' handling of A-level results
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is facing calls to quit over his "shambolic" handling of A-level results.
Keir Starmer demands Scottish-style U-turn on A-levels ‘fiasco’ after results downgraded
Coronavirus
Keir Starmer demands Scottish-style U-turn on A-levels ‘fiasco’ after results downgraded
Keir Starmer has called on the UK Government to copy Scotland and rip up a “fatally flawed” new system used for grading A-levels after hundreds of thousands of results were downgraded.
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By The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
There has never been a better time to get involved in STEM - the IET comments on today’s A-level results
The IET champions the need for employers and the education sector to collaborate to offer a diverse range of quality work experience to engineering students.
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By Equality and Human Rights Commission
If we are going to build back better and not make things worse, it needs to start with our children’s future – EHRC Chair
To better understand any disparities for different protected groups, Ofqual must publish a full breakdown of the differences between teacher assessed grades and the final grade.
Labour hit out at A-level 'fiasco' after almost 40% of results downgraded
Coronavirus
Labour hit out at A-level 'fiasco' after almost 40% of results downgraded
Labour branded the handling of A-levels by ministers a "fiasco" after more than a third of results were downgraded.
Gavin Williamson vows ministers will not change A-level grading system again if there is an outcry over results
Education
Gavin Williamson vows ministers will not change A-level grading system again if there is an outcry over results
The Government will not change England’s A-levels grading system again if there is an outcry over Thursday’s results, the Education Secretary has declared.
UK Government vows ‘triple lock’ for A-level results in bid to avoid repeat of Scottish exams fiasco
Coronavirus
UK Government vows ‘triple lock’ for A-level results in bid to avoid repeat of Scottish exams fiasco
Ministers are making a last-minute change to the A-level results system in a bid to avoid a repeat of problems that have dogged Scottish exams this year.