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A-level top grades fall but remain above pre-pandemic levels - old

Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their results.

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Students should prepare ‘back-up plan’ in case they miss out on university place

Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK, has advised school leavers to do some preparation ahead of A-level results day.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Government urged to engage with employers over pandemic grading changes

Geoff Barton said the return to pre-pandemic grading in England will feel like a ‘bitter pill’ for many students receiving their A-level results.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Almost 100,000 more pupils could miss out on top A-level grades this year

The Government has said the number of A and A* grades awarded in England should fall back to pre-pandemic levels as exams return to normal.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Assessing pupils under exam conditions avoids plagiarism in age of AI – minister

The ‘dangers’ ‘of generative artificial intelligence in education need to be addressed, the schools minister has said.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Exam results must return to normal so qualifications ‘carry credibility’ – Gibb

There is an ‘expectation’ exam aids given to students in some GCSE subjects this summer will not be in place next year, the schools minister said.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

School leavers face competition for university places amid population growth

Students have been told to ‘thoroughly consider’ all options available ahead of A-level results day next month.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Students ‘paying hundreds’ for fake GCSE and A level exam papers sold on TikTok

Exam regulator warns pupils of disqualification risk if caught cheating

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023

Some Covid measures stay in place as GCSEs and A Levels begin

Ofqual says some 'protections' remain in place

Wales Online · May 15, 2023

'They're designed to be challenging': Government defends SATs tests after some pupils reduced to tears

Hundreds of parents and teachers have complained

Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2023