A NEW package to improve student fairness ahead of next summer’s exams, has been welcomed by Worcestershire County Council.
Students grades will be more generous, they will be given advance notice of some topic areas and steps will be taken to ensure every student receives a grade, even if they miss a paper due to self-isolation or illness.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the measures at the end of last week, following the government’s mishandling of GCSEs and A-levels this year.
County Councillor Marcus Hart, cabinet member with responsibility for Education and Skills, said: “Sitting exams are a key milestone for many young people’s lives.
“I very much welcome the government announcement which provides much needed clarity for the many students who are due to sit examinations next year.
Following the announcement back in October that there would be a three-week delay to exams to free up extra teaching time, this early decision will further help our schools and colleges to plan and support their students.”
The new set of measures also include exam aids – or formula sheets – provided in exams toreduce the amount of information students need to memorise.
