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Student revolt wins U-turn on A-level grades
Tories finally let teachers' grades stand and lift admissions cap
Students wearing face masks take part in a protest in Westminster in London over the government's handling of A-level results, university provision and bleak employment prospects, yesterday
THE Tories were forced into a humiliating U-turn on their A-level grading system today following a fierce backlash led by pupils and teachers.
PM Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Gavin Williamson reversed their stance to allow teachers’ assessments to be used instead of the downgraded results – though the announcement was made by regulator Ofqual chair Roger Taylor.
The devolved administration in Wales had earlier announced that it was moving to teacher-assessed grades.
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