Rejected petition Cancel GCSE'S as coronavirus could be at its peak during this time

We would like to ask to cancel GCSE'S as the virus could be at its peak during this time and also could cause students to become worried and therefore could put them off their exams

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

Decisions about exams are a matter for exam boards and individual schools, and are not a matter for the UK Government or Parliament.

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

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Date submitted 14 March 2020
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