Parents of critically ill teenagers who had to sit GCSE exams days after major surgery or chemotherapy are demanding schools are allowed to give “tried and tested” teacher assessed grades (TAGs) instead.
Schools Week has spoken to three families whose year 11 children since March have developed life-threatening illnesses or been involved in devastating accidents.
All had to struggle through some exams – despite finishing their courses – as exam board guidance says pupils must complete some assessments to get a grade.
