Coronavirus: Put back GCSE and A-level exams, says Labour
With no exams taking place this summer, and alternative assessment methods being used, students got record GCSE and A-level grades.
"Ministers had warning after warning about problems with this year's exam results but allowed it to descend into a fiasco."'Publication delay' But he added:"A delay is not without its problems. A consequential delay to the publication of results will put pressure on higher education providers such as universities and colleges, as well as employers."
A Department for Education spokesperson said:"Getting all children back into their classrooms full-time in September is a national priority, as they are the best place for their education, development and wellbeing.
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