There will be advance information deployed for both subjects in July, and a formulae sheet will be available for mathematics. Ofqual and the department plan for Teacher Assessed Grades to be used if exams are cancelled and recently consulted on how this might work in , building on the process. Due to the difference in assessment approach, we have seen higher outcomes.
In the aim, therefore, will be to move grading to a point close to midway between and GCSE exams will happen in May and June, as normal, and the exam boards have now published their final summer exam timetables. A level exams will happen in May and June as normal, and the exam boards have now published their final summer exam timetables. Advance information on the focus of summer exam content will be given in early February, though we are keeping the timing under review in case the course of the pandemic worsens.
Adaptations for Vocational and Technical Qualifications have been confirmed, following consultation. Colleges and schools are now being made aware of these changes by their awarding organisations.
Other types of qualifications such as Functional Skills Qualifications, and those that are not tied to an academic year will continue to be awarded throughout the year.
On 11 November, we confirmed that in the unlikely event that exams cannot go ahead, students will receive teacher-assessed grades instead. These grades would be based on a range of work — similar to what happened this summer.
The plans follow a consultation we ran jointly with Ofqual earlier this autumn. This guidance reflects feedback from teachers and school leaders to make it as clear and helpful as possible. Log In Register now My account.
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