it was decided back in 2006. shows how pathetic this country has become. I remember a similar article where the exam boards defended it saying it helped inclusion for those from a poor educational background sorry but where do you learn to speak in text speak?? you dont. and if they are soo poor they wont be giving their kids mobile phones and credit to text each other at the ages from 4-8 as they will be too poor to afford it

so either way the exam boards excuse is lame.