Commenting on the A-level results, Chris Keates,
General Secretary of the NASUWT - The Teachers’ Union,
said:
“These results have been achieved, by the hard work and
commitment young people and their teachers, despite the
upheaval to syllabuses and year on year cuts to resources.
“In the face of such turbulence, it is a tribute to the hard work
and dedication of teachers and students that standards overall
have been maintained.
“There are some early indications that the move to greater
examined content in these qualifications may be having an impact
on the outcomes achieved by some learners although more
examination of the data will be required before any definitive
conclusions can be reached. It will be important for the awarding
bodies and the regulator to study any trends in this respect as
the qualification reform process continues.
“Good A-level results improve the life choices of young people
whether they choose higher education or an alternative path.
“University is not right for everybody, and it is important that
the Government does more to support young people who choose to go
directly into employment, by providing more opportunities through
high quality work placements and apprenticeships.
“While celebrating today the achievements of these students it’s
important to remember that there is still a great deal to be done
to remove the barriers to educational achievement created by
poverty and disadvantage. Everyone should have an equal
opportunity to develop their skills and talents.”
