House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Update on Examinations in 2023
11 October 2022 · Department for Education
Proposed by Kit Malthouse Con North West Hampshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The statement discusses the return to normal examination arrangements for summer 2023 after disrupted exam seasons due to the pandemic.
- The department confirms no advance information will be provided for exams in summer 2023 but formulae and equation sheets for GCSE mathematics, physics, and combined sciences will be available.
- Ofqual has launched a consultation on retaining evidence from students to support future exam preparedness and grade determination if needed.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the return to normal examination arrangements for summer 2023 after disrupted exam seasons due to the pandemic.
Action requested
The department confirms no advance information will be provided for exams in summer 2023 but formulae and equation sheets for GCSE mathematics, physics, and combined sciences will be available. Ofqual has launched a consultation on retaining evidence from students to support future exam preparedness and grade determination if needed.
Key facts
- Exams returned to normal arrangements in summer 2023.
- Advance information will not be provided for exams in 2023.
- Formulae and equation sheets will be provided for GCSE mathematics, physics, and combined sciences.
- No national school closures occurred during the 2023 cohort’s teaching years.