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 Minister issues direction to the WJEC on English GCSE re-grade
Education Minister Leighton Andrews has issued a direction to the WJEC to re-grade this summer's English GCSE English language results for qualifications delivered in Wales.
Yesterday the Minister sought an undertaking that the WJEC would re-grade the qualification.
A spokesperson has told ITV Wales that no such undertaking has been received, resulting in the issue of a formal direction this afternoon.
The Minister for Education, Leighton Andrews, said:
The Minister says that he has given the WJEC seven days to implement the required re-grading.
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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.