numerous assessments taking place which then had to be marked, so i think everyone will welcome the opportunity to go back to exams, where a lot of that pressure and stress has been removed. exam boards will publish more details about the topics pupils can expect across different subjects, and say marking will be generous, but it won t lead to further grade inflation. the government says these plans recognise the disruption caused. for those preparing to take exams, so much depends on the next few months. there are still challenges ahead, and pupils are hoping today s guidance will bring them closer to getting the grades they need. elaine dunkley, bbc news, in ellesmere port. earlier i spoke to our education correspondent sean dilley, who explained why students will enjoy lower grade boundaries. the government say, well, actually, they ve also been disadvantaged, they are going to take those traditional exams that are externally marked