article_snippet.sent: But under coalition reforms planned to ‘toughen up’ the qualifications, AS exams will be optional for cohorts starting this September and scores will no longer contribute to the overall A-level.
article_snippet.sent: The Labour party has pledged to halt the changes and retain AS-levels.
article_snippet.sent: Under coalition reforms planned to ‘toughen up’ the qualifications, AS exams will be optional for cohorts starting this September .