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The Guardian
Leaders oppose plan to retake GCSEs
Education experts and school leaders have criticized the UK government’s plan requiring students who fail GCSEs in maths and English to retake the exams, citing concerns about motivation and effectiveness. With only a small percentage achieving passing grades this summer, around 620,000 Year 11 students face retakes next year, despite record high GCSE results overall. The government intends to introduce a new “stepping stone” qualification to provide alternative pathways, but critics argue that high failure rates highlight the need for systemic reform rather than additional resits.
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