Hmm. Labour looking more conservative than the Tories.
Meanwhile, the Conservatives have indicated they may scrap AS-levels, which pupils take at the end of their lower-sixth form year, in order to relieve the pressure of repeatedly preparing for and sitting exams throughout pupils’ careers.
Students now spend so much time concentrating on exams that their basic education is suffering, said David Willetts, the Tories’ education spokesman.
The Observer: Classroom revolution in bid to boost 3Rs
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Labour more conservative than the Tories? Never!