GCSE, A Level and AS Level exams to be replaced by teacher assessed grades in summer 2021

The Secretary of State Gavin Williamson today confirmed that:

• All GCSE, AS and A Level exams in summer 2021 are cancelled
• Students will instead receive grades based on a form of teacher assessment
• Training and support will be provided to teachers to ensure teacher-assessed grades ‘are awarded fairly and consistently across the country’
• Details will need to be fine-tuned in collaboration with Ofqual, the exam boards and teaching organisations
• Ofqual will launch a 14 day consultation next week to get feedback from the sector
• Results may be issued early to allow more time for appeals, resits and university admissions.