House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Impact of Covid-19 on Summer Exams
23 March 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Gavin Williamson Con Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Minister announces the cancellation of all summer exams in England due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Ofqual will develop a process to provide calculated grades to students before the end of July.
- Students can appeal or sit exams in future if they are unsatisfied with their grade.
Issue summary
The Minister announces the cancellation of all summer exams in England due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and outlines plans for awarding grades based on teacher judgements and other evidence.
Action requested
Ofqual will develop a process to provide calculated grades to students before the end of July, taking into account mock exam performance, non-exam assessment, and prior attainment. Students can appeal or sit exams in future if they are unsatisfied with their grade.
Key facts
- All summer exams in England have been cancelled due to the public health emergency.
- Grades will be awarded based on calculated evidence including teacher judgements, mock exam performance, non-exam assessment, and prior attainment.
- The aim is to provide these grades to students before the end of July 2020.