Why Government's GCSE and A level U-turn is a victory for common sense - the YEP says

The Government was forced to perform an embarrassing U-turn yesterday afternoon over how exam results are calculated, following the fallout of the A-level results fiasco last week.

The move came after mounting criticism from students, headteachers and a backlash from MPs.

Grades will now be based on teachers’ assessments rather than the controversial algorithm devised by regulator Ofqual - something that has been welcomed by education chiefs in Leeds.

Coun Jonathan Pryor said families had “been terrified” by the prospect of unfairly calculated grades as students were left picking up the pieces.

At the heart of this victory are the students who made their voices heard and made a stand for their futures.

While they can now look to building their futures, the Government needs to take stock about how it really failed to make the grade through its handling of this fiasco.

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