SOME students are still falling far behind the curve in revising for 2021 exams, the government was warned today after extra support measures had been announced.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson unveiled a set of policies aimed at to “boost fairness and support students” for next summer’s GCSE and A-level exams in England, to make up for the prolonged disruption caused by Covid-19.

The measures include more generous grading, advance notice of exam topics, crib sheets during some exams and “back-up” tests in July to give students a second chance to sit a paper if they have to miss exams or assessments due to illness or self-isolation.