Specific marks are being allocated for good spelling, punctuation and grammar - a change that affects exams in English literature, geography, history and religious studies taken since January this year.

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The National Grammar Schools Association regards the change as sensible.

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In November, the government introduced a legal change which allows existing grammar schools to expand.

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Grammar schools were the engines of change.

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The change does not allow for entirely new grammar schools, but it would allow existing schools to open an annex in Sevenoaks to cater for the demand.

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Following the law change, parents in Sevenoaks launched an online petition urging the council to provide grammar school education in the area.

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Staff at Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, plan to take six days of action in November over fears the change could affect their pay and conditions.

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