Exam system contingency plan: England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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This joint contingency plan is in place to deal with any major disruption that may affect exam candidates.

Proposed changes to the assessment of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022

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A joint consultation published by Ofqual and the Department for Education on proposed changes to the assessment of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022.

Ofqual’s approach to grading exams and assessments in summer 2022 and autumn 2021

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Ofqual’s approach to grading for GCSE, AS and A levels to be fair to students: a transition year in 2022.

Contingency arrangements: GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA

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Consultation proposals for contingency arrangements for the award of GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA qualifications in 2022.

DfE guidance on vocational contingencies published

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Exams and other formal assessments will go ahead for vocational and technical qualifications and other general qualifications

Adaptations in 2022 summer exams to ensure fairness for students

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Students will sit GCSE, A and AS level exams?next year with adaptations to recognise the disruption to their education.