Two resit chances for English and maths GCSEs
Pupils who miss out on a C grade in English and maths GCSE this summer will have the opportunity to resit the exams twice.
The GCSE subjects are due to be replaced by reformed subjects after this year’s exams and a consultation launched by Ofqual found that 96% of respondents agreed that pupils should have an additional resit opportunity.
The exam regulator explained that exam board will have to provide two resit dates for the subjects – one in November 2016 and one in summer 2017.
Julie Swan, acting executive director for general qualifications at Ofqual, said the move is “crucial in allowing students to progress”.
“This is essential to maintain fairness between cohorts, particularly at such a pivotal point in students’ academic careers. We came to these decisions after our consultation showed overwhelming support for them.”