Exam fee rebate call

THE majority of school leaders in England want a rebate of at least 75% on exam fees following the cancellation of this summer’s GCSE and A-level exams, a survey suggests.

Some 65% of heads say exam boards should give a rebate of 75% or more on exam fees, according to the Association of School and College Leaders. Geoff Barton, general secretary, said it was “reasonable” that schools should receive a rebate after carrying out “an entire assessment process from scratch”.