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Closed Ensure all 2021 examinations are based on teacher assessment only.

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Due to the recent confusion, misery and distress created by the DFE, the government must commit to ensure that all examinations results awarded in summer 2021 are based on teacher assessment only. Year 10 and 12 students must not be disadvantaged by ineffective algorithms or time missed at school.

Recent events show the DFE and Ofqual have badly managed examination awards at all levels. They had 5 months to create a robust plan. They failed. Current year 10 & 12 pupils sitting their exams next year have missed approximately 4 months of teaching. They'll be at a greater disadvantage academically, the stress and anxiety they currently face must be recognised by the DFE. A decision needs to be made early on, that teacher assessment will be the only measurement used to award grades next year.

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    Share your views on how GCSE, AS and A level grades should be awarded in summer 2021

    Ofqual and the Department for Education have launched a consultation on how GCSE, AS and A level grades should be awarded in summer 2021. They'd like to hear from students who were due to take their exams, their parents and carers, their teachers, school and college leaders and others who have an interest, including further and higher education providers, and employers.

    The consultation outlines proposals for grades based on teacher assessment, and asks for views on these, including how teachers should be supported to make their assessments fairly and consistently.

    You can find out more about the consultation and contribute here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-how-gcse-as-and-a-level-grades-should-be-awarded-in-summer-2021

    The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 29 January 2021.

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