This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Cancel 2021 exam series if not possible for it to take place when it were to.
Covid-19 has seen a loss of a years content for many students. DFE is in contact with Ofqual to make exams happen later in the 2021 summer. This is wrong as it adds stress to students and teachers. Students are behind on learning. The Government should cancel the exams if they cannot happen in May.
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Exams can be marked differently as we have seen from this year. We also have to bare in mind about the Second Peak which will cause more disruption. The Government must consider the emotional and mental impact of what they are suggesting to do.
As a student speaking for many students consider what we think before jumping into a decision.
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Work with regulators and exam providers to clarify exam arrangements for 2021: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/312570
Reduce curriculum content for year 10 & 12 students who will sit exams in 2021: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/320772
Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/326066
Create a taskforce to establish a fair process for 2021 university candidates: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/548898
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