'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout
Teachers and students in Wales are reporting increased stress and burnout due to new GCSE requirements that place up to 40% of final grades on non-examined assessments (NEAs), leading to heavier workloads and administrative burdens. A survey of over 400 teachers highlights concerns about mental health, workload sustainability, and the impact on teaching quality. Both Qualifications Wales and the WJEC acknowledge the issues and are working with schools to provide support.
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'So stressful' - teachers and pupils say new GCSEs are leading to burnout7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlex HartleyNews ImpactBBCThe new GCSEs mean, in some subjects, up to 40% of the final grade is placed on non-examined assessments (NEAs)Teachers are warning that new GCSE requirements in Wales are causing "intolerable strain", with more regular assessments leading to burnout among staff and pupils.The new qualifications, which began being implemented in Wales last September, place up to 40% of the final grade on non-examined assessments (NEAs) taken under teacher supervision.
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