OVER half of A-level entries in the North of Ireland have been awarded top A* and A grades. About 25,000…
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Coronavirus: Teaching unions ‘significant concerns’ over results process
THE body for five teaching unions in the North of Ireland has “significant concerns” about the process for awarding GCSE,…
Minister rules out stats tool for exam grades
SCHOOLS in the North of Ireland will calculate GCSE, AS and A-Level grades to be awarded to their pupils in…
Education minister to outline GCSE and A-Level grading
EDUCATION Minister Peter Weir is to tell pupils taking GCSE, AS and A-Levels how they will be awarded their grades…
North’s schools to stay shut until March 8
PUPILS in the North of Ireland will not to return to school until Monday, March 9 at the earliest. Education…
McLaughlin: BTEC students deserve clarity from Minister
THE SDLP’s Spokesperson for the Economy Sinead McLaughlin has written to Minister Diane Dodds, urging her to cancel BTEC exams…
Eastwood: Exams decision should have been taken sooner
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has welcomed the decision by Education Minister Peter to scrap GCSE, AS and A-Levels due to…
Durkan criticises Minister for exams ‘short-sighted approach’
THE SDLP’s Mark H Durkan has expressed disappointment that Education Minister Peter Weir remains steadfast in his commitment to ensuring…
SINN Féin MEP Martina Anderson has said the Tory Brexit agenda is limiting the future of young people and has…