GCSE regrade row
The Welsh Government was warned that regrading GCSE exams in English would 'seriously damage' the integrity of the qualification. The comments were made by the WJEC exam board in emails released by the Welsh Government.
Education officials tried to stop GCSE downgrade - minister
Education Minister Leighton Andrews has told AMs that Welsh officials were opposed to the controversial decision by exam regulator Ofqual to force GCSE grades downwards, a move since overturned in Wales. Mr Andrews said that because time was running out, officials reluctantly agreed to the change.
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Welsh Government warned regrade would 'damage' GCSE
Emails released by Welsh Government show that the exam board warned that a regrade of GCSE English papers would affect integrity
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Education Minister defends GCSE regrade in Wales
Education Minister Leighton Andrews has told AMs he stands by his decision to order a regrade for this year's English Language GCSEs
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No Welsh GCSE replacement decision until December
Following the decision by Westminister to replace the GCSEs in England, the Welsh Government says it won't rush into a decision here.