In the mid 80 s when I graduated, no one got a First, , a handful got a 2:1, most got a 2:2 which was a perfectly decent grade then and a few got a Third. . How many thirds are given these days? Probably none. No one wants a 2:2 and a 2:1 is a disappointment. All because grades have been devalued with so many First's.
GCSE’s similar, A’s all the way and even an A isn’t quite enough because they failed to achieve an A*.
I feel for those who worked hard and ‘only’ got a B or C. Once perfectly acceptable, but no longer.
My gc are still young, but wonder when it’s their turn, how many stars will have been added.
The Putney Pusher has been arrested……9 years on!
