Heads’ fears on A-level shake-up

HEADTEACHERS have voiced concerns about the UK government’s plans to hand control of A-level exams to universities.

The government intends to give universities, particularly the elite institutions, “a far greater role” in designing A-levels in the future, amid concerns that the qualifications are failing to prepare teenagers for degree study.

The move would affect only a small number of pupils in Scotland, and a Scottish Government spokesman said: “Under Curriculum for Excellence, the development of all our qualifications – including Nationals, Highers and Baccalaureates – has brought together teachers and university lecturers across every subject.”