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NUT Cymru: “Any decision to re-grade results in Wales should be welcomed”

NUT Cymru: “Any decision to re-grade results in Wales should be welcomed”

NUT Cymru comments on Ofqual evidence

NUT Cymru Secretary, David Evans, said:

"Quite clearly the decision to change the C grade boundaries for students taking the GCSE English exam, without prior warning, has had an impact on Welsh results. It is disingenuous of Ofqual to suggest otherwise. While different cohorts will inevitably return different results, this year’s figures suggest there is an underlying injustice in the system that has to be addressed.

"Any decision to re-grade results in Wales should be welcomed. This is not political interference from the Welsh Government but recognition of the unfairness faced by Welsh students and the need to ensure fair grades for the hard work of pupils, parents and teachers.

"It is worrying that Ofqual continues to be more focussed on defending themselves in this fiasco than ensuring pupils in Wales and England are protected."

NUT General Secretary, Christine Blower, said:

“Ofqual needs to accept responsibility for its role in the GCSE scandal. Looking for scapegoats in the light of the overwhelming evidence against them is nothing short of ludicrous. The manifest unfairness in the way young people have been treated must now be recognised by Michael Gove in England. He should follow the lead given to him by the Welsh Assembly Government and call for a re-grading of this year’s GCSE English examinations for students in England.” 

Contact: Owen Hathway, NUT Cymru, Ty Sinnott, 18 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff CF24 5PJ.  Tel: 029 20491818. Mob: 07921146442 e-mail: cymru.wales@nut.org.uk