Pupils taking GCSE and A-levels in England next year could be given advance notice on the exam topics to make up for the loss of learning during Covid lockdowns. Announcing the consultation, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said it is 'right that next summer's arrangements take into account the disruption young people have faced over the past 18 months'. His comments come after teachers across England have finalised decisions on their pupils' GCSE and A-level grades after this summer's exams were cancelled for the second year in a row. And in GCSE English literature, history, ancient history and geography, schools could be given some choice about the content their pupils will be assessed on. The Government is also proposing changes to the arrangements for practicals in science GCSEs and assessment arrangements for art and design GCSE.

Source: Daily Mail July 12, 2021 16:07 UTC