Yes I read that including the bit about who is claiming this to be the case. It certainly isn't happening during this year's round of open days and interviews. In fact there is no space for it on the applications. It's just another silly season teachers justifying themselves story.
Pupils who fail to excel at their GCSEs are being discriminated against by universities increasingly using the exams to weed out candidates for degree courses, leading teachers have claimed.
When exactly did you last need to produce your O Level certificates as part of your job interview? Your Higher Qualifications and experience is all anyone is interested in.
I certainly haven't had to produce O Level certs since the age of 15. After leaving the RAF A levels and experience were all anyone was interested in.