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More generous grading, advance notice of exam topics and “back-up” papers will be among measures introduced to “boost fairness and support students” taking GCSE and A-level exams next year, the Department for Education has said.
The government has announced a package of measures to support next year's exam students. Picture: Adobe Stock
The government has announced a package of measures to support next year's exam students. Picture: Adobe Stock

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DfE announces exam changes for 2021

Education secretary Gavin Williamson has announced a package of measures to “boost fairness” for students sitting GCSE and A-level exams next year.

Students will have exams graded in line with 2020 results to ensure fairness for those impacted by the pandemic and will receive advance notice of exam topics by the end of January, DfE said. 

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