Government U-turn on grades and impact on education sector

The chapter discusses the recent government decision to rely on teachers' grades for students due to canceled exams, including the estimation process, ranking procedures, and subsequent adjustments using statistics. It explores the challenges faced by students in receiving unexpected grades, the heavy workload on colleges and the Further Education sector, and the discrepancies in grading systems leading to downgrades. The conversation delves into the potential negative long-term effects of disrupted education due to COVID-19 and the importance of confidence in the grades received for young applicants.