House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Arrangements for awarding qualifications this summer
27 April 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Nick Gibb Con Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
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Key points
- The Department for Education is providing updates on awarding GCSEs, AS levels, A levels, and vocational qualifications this summer.
- Ofqual has published details on the qualification awarding process and has initiated consultations with deadlines of 29 April and 8 May.
- Results for AS and A levels will be released on 13 August, and GCSE results will be issued on 20 August, as initially scheduled.
Issue summary
This statement provides updates on arrangements for awarding GCSEs, AS levels, A levels, vocational and technical qualifications in England this summer.
Action requested
Ofqual has set out details on how these qualifications will be awarded and launched consultations on the new system with deadlines of 29 April and 8 May. Results for AS and A levels are to be published on 13 August and GCSE results on 20 August as originally planned.
Key facts
- Ofqual set out details on awarding GCSEs, AS levels, and A levels on 3 April.
- Consultation deadline for aspects of the new grading system is 29 April.
- AS and A level results will be published on 13 August.
- GCSE results will be released on 20 August.
- Ofqual set out its approach for vocational and technical qualifications on 9 April.
- Consultation on implementation of these measures closes on 8 May.
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