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That is it from me today. Thank you for tuning in to the GCSE liveblog and to everyone who sent in contributions.
Well done to all students who opened results today. I hope you have a well-earned break and treat yourself to a nice lunch – maybe you could join Lucas and his family for a McDonald’s!
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Commenting on today’s results, the CEO of Teach First, Russell Hobby, said:
Congratulations to every young person on their results today. They are a tribute to their hard work and resilience.
When grades drop overall, it’s young people growing up in poverty who are most likely to miss out.
The pandemic already dealt them a harsh hand and wiped out a decade of progress on tackling the attainment gap between them and their peers from wealthier homes.
But we know that, with the right support, young people achieve great things against the odds, so after today we must ensure that the classes of Covid get the investment they deserve …
To give all pupils a fair chance of fulfilling their potential, we need to get great teachers where they’re really needed. That’s why Teach First offers people who join our Training Programme financial support to relocate or commute to schools in low-income areas where they can have the greatest impact.
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