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Impact of Covid-19 on Summer Exams
23 March 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
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.
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