Government defends the GCSE
Press Review 12 August 2003
English standards in Scotland questioned
News Article 12 August 2003
A political row has been sparked in Scotland by a drop in the pass rate for Higher level English exams.
Pupils could skip GCSEs, says watchdog
News Article 11 August 2003
Schools should be able to abandon GCSEs completely if they wish to, the head of the government's examinations watchdog has suggested.
Reform of GCSEs backed
Press Review 11 August 2003
Maths A Level to be revised
Press Review 6 August 2003
No repeat of A Level trouble
Press Review 4 August 2003
Ministers target regulator over A Levels
Press Review 24 July 2003
Tomlinson backs exam reforms
Press Review 17 July 2003
Clarke delays exam revamp
Press Review 16 July 2003
Tomlinson backs exam reforms
News Article 16 July 2003
The long-awaited interim report on the future of England's exam system has recommended a four-tier diploma to replace GCSEs and A levels.
Tomlinson appointed to QCA board
News Article 8 July 2003
Mike Tomlinson is among eight new members being appointed to the board of the Qualifications and Curriculum Agency, it was announced on Tuesday.
Backing for baccalaureate
Press Review 7 July 2003
Questions raised over tests results
Press Review 7 July 2003
Students 'face another A Level disaster'
News Article 4 July 2003
Government explanations for last year's A Level chaos have been described as "inadequate" and "perfunctory" by an influential committee of MPs.
Watchdog warns over GCSEs
Press Review 1 July 2003
