PiXL suggested enrolling “vulnerable” pupils who could take the exam as an “insurance policy” to ensure they got GCSEs. Schools Week revealed in May last year how the PiXL Club, an organisation that aims to raise attainment in schools, was encouraging its then 1,300 members to enter pupils for the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) qualification. A row over the use of a controversial fast-track ICT qualification that can be taught in just three days has again flared up after a leading headteacher raised concerns.
