Important Information About the New GCSE Grading System

Significant changes are being made to the way GCSEs are graded.  Here is a link to a very informative article explaining the new GCSE grading system and how it relates to the old A to F system.  Parents, students and teachers need to know about these new changes. GCSE Grading System News

I would love to hear from any fellow teachers as to what you think about these changes. What are your experiences of these changes?  How do your students feel about the changes?  What response have you had from parents?  Do you think these changes will drive standards up?  Do you think the changes are justified and needed?  What changes would you like to see made?