All exam appeals will be free this year, the Education Secretary announced last night in an attempt to see off rising anger ahead of GCSE results day.
Like many others, an anxious 16 year old waiting here...those saying it's not as important as A levels...it is, it is for many college courses, it is for future careers (many refer back to GCSEs) and most importantly it is to them.
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Another episode of casual incompetence from BorisJohnson - he clearly doesn't care about the reputation of Conservatives!
As a manager, teacher & mother of a 16yr old awaiting GCSE results with anxiety and mental health; I know Gavin Williams won’t have considered impact on children’s mental health. Covering the cost of appeals is easing the blow not rectifying it. Teachers judgement is best.
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