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Ofqual exam results algorithm was unlawful, says Labour

Ofqual exam results algorithm was unlawful, says Labour

Exclusive: shadow attorney general says ministers would have been aware of at least three breaches of the law

Ofqual’s exam results algorithm was unlawful, the shadow attorney general has said, as Gavin Williamson finally gave his backing to the beleaguered regulator.

The education secretary, who has previously pointed the finger at Ofqual over the exams fiasco, issued a statement on Wednesday saying he had full confidence in the regulator. He admitted it had ultimately been Ofqual’s decision to make U-turn on results produced by its algorithm in favour of teacher-assessed grades.

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