Page 33 - Oasis Charitable News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

All GCSE and A-Level exams cancelled, Government confirm. (PA) GCSE and A-level exams in England have been cancelled this summer, the Government have confirmed.  Exams regulator Ofqual and the Department for Education (DfE) will now work together to consider how to grade pupils in a way that reflects their hard work, the department said. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to outline to MPs on Wednesday a package of support for young people following the closure of schools and college to all but vulnerable children and those of key workers. Ahead of the statement in the Commo...

All GCSE and A-Level exams in East Lancashire have been cancelled for 2021 This summer’s GCSE and A-level exams in England have been cancelled. Exams regulator Ofqual and the Department for Education (DfE) will work together to consider how to grade pupils in a way that reflects their hard work, the department said. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is due to outline to MPs on Wednesday a package of support for young people following the closure of schools and college to all but vulnerable children and those of key workers. Ahead of the statement in the Commons, the DfE said it r...

The Department for Education said it recognises this is “an anxious time for students who have been working hard towards their exams”.

The Education Secretary has provoked anger among school leaders after telling parents they can report schools to Ofsted if they are unhappy with their child’s remote learning provision during closures. Gavin Williamson told the House of Commons that the schools watchdog would enforce legal requirements for state schools in England to provide high-quality remote education during the lockdown. He said schools are expected to provide between three and five hours teaching a day – and if parents feel their child is not receiving enough learning they should complain to the school first, and the...

The Department for Education said it recognises this is “an anxious time for students who have been working hard towards their exams”.