Rejected petition: Lower grade boundaries for maths, English & science
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We call on the DFE & Ofqual to implement more lenient grade boundaries for GCSE core subjects.The government should mandate a safety net mechanism that accounts for the learning loss and psychological impact experienced by students who were at critical developmental stages during national lockdowns.
COVID19 significantly disrupted the transition into secondary education.These formative years are vital for building foundational knowledge; missing them has created persistent gaps that standard curriculum pacing doesn't address.Failing to adjust grade boundaries risks penalizing students for circumstances beyond their control,potentially hindering their future career and education prospects.A review is essential to ensure fairness and protect student mental health.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about grade boundaries are a matter for exam boards, OFQUAL and individual schools, and are not a matter for the UK Government or Parliament.
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.