A-level and GCSE results latest news: Calls for Gavin Williamson to resign over university chaos after grades - The Sun

EDUCATION Secretary Gavin Williamson is facing calls to resign from his own party following his chaotic exam grades u-turn.

Williamson had to apologise and promise A level and GCSE grades based on teacher estimates rather than his computerised system which downgraded results.

Angry Tory MPs said the “utter shambles” had shattered confidence in the Government and called for Mr Williamson to be sacked.

England ditched the A-level and GCSE results' algorithm in favour of teachers' scores.

The system came under heavy scrutiny last week after many students saw their grades reduced significantly - meaning some missed out on university places.

And now in a u-turn, youngsters will be able to use either the teacher scores, the algorithm or the centre-assessed results, depending on which is the highest.

Meanwhile, for those leaving secondary school, results day will remain on Thursday, and they will be getting their best scores.

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2020-08-18 16:08:09Z
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