Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP statement on A-levels

Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education, addresses the issues with the grading system that caused stress among students. He apologizes and explains the initial support for the system, which aimed to be fair. However, over the weekend, it became clear that many students received incorrect grades. After consulting with Ofqual and other bodies, it was decided to move to center assessed grades to ensure fairness. The process involved extensive consultation and aimed to protect disadvantaged and minority students from unfair downgrades.

What measures were taken to ensure fairness in the grading process?

What changes were proposed regarding center assessed grades?