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Arrangements for awarding qualifications this summer

27 April 2020

Proposing MP
Nick Gibb Con
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

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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