“We welcome the Secretary of State’s decision. It is something that we have long argued for and is an important recognition that the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic is still with us and that it continues to impact upon students whose education was disrupted.
“We hope that this will lead to a permanent change. The exam system should not be a test of memory but of the ability of students to apply knowledge and learning. We hope that the government’s independent curriculum and assessment review will help to usher in a more enlightened exam system.”