As reported by the BBC, GCSE candidates in England will, for the first time, be able to check their exam grades on their smartphones this August, as a new national digital results system is introduced
The change follows the trial of an education record app involving 95,000 pupils in Manchester and the West Midlands, which enables Year 11 students to receive their results electronically and keep a secure digital record for future reference, including when applying for work or further study.
In addition to exam grades, the app will store key background details used by schools and colleges, including information on special educational needs and disabilities and eligibility for free school meals.
The Department for Education has said the nationwide rollout could cut administrative burdens and save schools and colleges up to £30m each year by streamlining the way student information is shared at later points in education.
Headteachers have stressed that, despite the digital option, pupils will still be encouraged to attend school on results day so they can receive guidance and support in person.
Those who go into school will be able to collect their traditional brown envelopes from 08:00, while grades will not be released on the app until 11:00.
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