GCSE students in England will get formulae and equations in their maths and science exams under plans to limit the impact of Covid.

The Department for Education (DfE) has asked the exams regulator, Ofqual, to extend the extra support for another year.

Most students due to sit exams next summer were in Year 7 when the first national lockdown was introduced.

Teaching unions have welcomed the proposal, which is being consulted on.

The DfE said it would mean "enhanced formulae and equation sheets" for students in maths, physics and combined science GCSEs.

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: "Young people taking GCSEs next year will be the last who experienced two years of national closures during secondary school and it's right that we recognise that with some additional support."

Sarah Hannafin, head of policy for school leaders' union NAHT, said there was "no need for an additional test of memory" in the exams.

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