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Economy Minister Diane Dodds has set out the arrangements for how vocational qualifications and Essential Skills will be awarded this academic year.
In January the Minister announced the cancellation of examinations for relevant qualifications and instructed CCEA Regulation to ensure that awarding organisations put in place suitable alternative awarding arrangements that are reflective of this year’s particular circumstances.
Minister Dodds says it is important to recognise the ongoing and significant disruption to teaching and learning.
“For those vocational qualifications that are most like GCSEs, AS and A levels – such as BTecs and Cambridge Nationals and Technicals, teacher judgement will play a central role in determining the results, based upon a variety of evidence, including performance of tasks or assessments that have already been completed,” she added.
The Minister said, “The Job Retention Scheme has seen significant take-up in Northern Ireland, with in excess of 100,000 people furloughed.
“I have been clear that, rather than ending on 31 March, the scheme would be required for some months to come, and I called on the UK Government to extend it.
“I therefore welcome the Chancellor’s announcement that the scheme will continue until the end of September.
“The tourism and hospitality sector in Northern Ireland has been and continues to be, acutely impacted by the pandemic.
“The extension for these businesses of the 5% reduced rate of VAT to the end of September is also a welcome step.”
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