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Closed Don’t cancel GCSES and A-Levels in 2021

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We all saw the disruption cancelling exams had last year. Students should not be at a disadvantage because everyone has had the same experience. Grade boundaries and content cuts can accommodate for it. Think for the future.

Allow exams to go on as planned, maybe with a delay or cut of content. We believe there is no benefit to cancelling exams as seen last year. The argument that online school isn’t enough is weak as everyone had the same experience, everyone is disadvantaged.

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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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