All GCSE and A-Level exams cancelled, Government confirm. (PA) GCSE and A-level exams in England have been cancelled this summer, the Government have confirmed. Exams regulator Ofqual and the Department for Education (DfE) will now work together to consider how to grade pupils in a way that reflects their hard work, the department said. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to outline to MPs on Wednesday a package of support for young people following the closure of schools and college to all but vulnerable children and those of key workers. Ahead of the statement in the Commons, the DfE said it recognises this is “an anxious time for students who have been working hard towards their exams”.
GCSE and A-level pupils face having grades decided by their teachers again this summer after new lockdown
But Government dodged an outright ban on BTECs saying schools/colleges can choose to offer exams
Children due to sit them from as early as today - some told MailOnline their exams even brought FORWARD
Gavin Williamson will face the Commons today after losing his battle with teachers to keep schools open
Has your child been left in BTEC limbo or had their GCSEs or A-levels cancelled? Email martin.robinson@mailonline.co.uk
All GCSE and A-Level exams cancelled, Government confirm. (PA) GCSE and A-level exams in England have been cancelled this summer, the Government have confirmed. Exams regulator Ofqual and the Department for Education (DfE) will now work together to consider how to grade pupils in a way that reflects their hard work, the department said. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to outline to MPs on Wednesday a package of support for young people following the closure of schools and college to all but vulnerable children and those of key workers. Ahead of the statement in the Commons, the DfE said it recognises this is “an anxious time for students who have been working hard towards their exams”.
All GCSE and A-Level exams cancelled, Government confirm. (PA) GCSE and A-level exams in England have been cancelled this summer, the Government have confirmed. Exams regulator Ofqual and the Department for Education (DfE) will now work together to consider how to grade pupils in a way that reflects their hard work, the department said. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to outline to MPs on Wednesday a package of support for young people following the closure of schools and college to all but vulnerable children and those of key workers. Ahead of the statement in the Commons, the DfE said it recognises this is “an anxious time for students who have been working hard towards their exams”.
Gavin Williamson to make statement on schools and exams in lockdown
The Education Secretary will address Parliament on Wednesday
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Education Secretary for England Gavin Williamson is to make a statement in Parliament on Wednesday after schools across the country were closed - switching to remote learning - and exams for this year were scrapped.