A level students in Wales warned of lower grades as exams return to pre-pandemic conditions. Qualifications Wales and WJEC caution schools and colleges. Grades expected to decrease after years of support and grade inflation due to pandemic disruptions. Regulatory body advises gradual return to pre-pandemic assessment for fairness and trust in Welsh qualifications. Students may see protection to avoid significant drops in grades. Grades predicted to be lower in 2024 compared to previous years.