Question to the Education Secretary – Exams and assessments

6th July, 2021

I asked the Education Secretary about next year’s exams and assessments.

Our young people have suffered so much during Covid1-9, a lot of support moving forward is essential.

They also need certainty about what will happen next year with exams & assessments.

I really hope the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson does actually provide this imminently.

My question to the Education Secretary below.

Plain text version of the question:

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker.

Many young people are extremely worried about next year’s exams.

One young constituent recently told me:

I have never felt less confident in my ability to take part in next year’s exams – if there even is that opportunity – and I’m sure many others are also struggling.

I ask for 2022 GCSE exams to be simpler, easier and adapted to our lack of necessary education, out of compassion.

What does the Minister say to them, and when will schools get certainty about changes to next year’s exams and assessments?