Cancel 2021 exam series if not possible for it to take place when it were to.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Covid-19 has seen a loss of a years content for many students. DFE is in contact with Ofqual to make exams happen later in the 2021 summer. This is wrong as it adds stress to students and teachers. Students are behind on learning. The Government should cancel the exams if they cannot happen in May.

Exams can be marked differently as we have seen from this year. We also have to bare in mind about the Second Peak which will cause more disruption. The Government must consider the emotional and mental impact of what they are suggesting to do.

As a student speaking for many students consider what we think before jumping into a decision.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Timeline

22 Jun 2020	Petition opened for signatures
9 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 9 Jul 2020

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