We’ve had further update today from Cambridge International and the governments decision to cancel regulated 2021 examinations. As previously stated, the UK government is proposing that learners in schools and colleges are awarded grades based on teacher assessment this Summer. Ofqual has issued a consultation paper, requesting feedback from all interested parties,...
Tutors & Exams are pleased to announce that we have engaged with Ofqual and the Department for Education, directly, on the impact of the suggestions made to assess private candidates this summer. The question is, are Centre Assessed Grades for Private Candidates the right thing to do?There really is no straight forward answer....
In the absence of any formal notifications regarding how candidate grades will be awarded this Summer, following the cancellation of Summer 2021 exams, the media are attempting to fill the void. Not surprising given Ofqual have yet to release their consultation paper with a further two-week period in which to respond. One of...
What is the Current Position with A Level and GCSE Exams in 2021 as of 7th January 2021? Unfortunately, for the second year running and only the second time in history, A Level and GCSE Exams in 2021 have been cancelled. They even continued during the nightmare of the Second World War....
As you will be no doubt be aware, there’s a lot of news about GCSE and A Level exams being cancelled for the summer 2021 series. However, we can confirm that January 2021 Exams are going ahead as planned. Pearson Edexcel have also confirmed that their International GCSE’s will be...
Following the announcement by the government yesterday in which they stated:‘In the circumstances, we do not think it is possible for all exams in the summer to go ahead as planned. We will accordingly be working with Ofqual to consult rapidly to put in place alternative arrangements that will allow...
Summer 2021 Exams News The Prime Minister announced last night, 4th January 2021, that Summer 2021 Exams will not be going ahead in their normal format. He said:“We recognise that this means it’s not possible or fair for all exams to go ahead this summer as normal.“The education secretary will work with...
