This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Require Cambridge Pre-U exams to be cancelled in line with A Levels
Require Cambridge Pre-U to cancel terminal assessments and replace them with teacher assessments, in line with DfE policy and Ofqual
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Students have lost months of in-class teaching due to several lockdowns, and by taking the decision to continue with exams as planned undermines the governmental decision to cancel equivalent qualifications (A-Levels). By requiring Cambridge Pre-U to cancel final exams, it allows students to be assessed in a fairer way (subscribing to the Government's desire to keep a level playing field) and treats students across the country the same as their peers who take standard A-Levels in similar subjects.
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 courses and assessments that are delivered by independent educational institutions, as opposed to state schools, are a matter for individual exam boards and educational institutions, not the Government or House of Commons.
We could accept a petition calling for the Government to prohibit any exams from taking place during the Covid-19 outbreak, if that is something you want to happen.
We understand that the current situation is stressful for many people, including students. Student Minds, a mental health charity for students, is collating guidance and developing resources to support students experiencing stress as a result of the current situation, which you may find useful: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/coronavirus.html
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