We request reduced content, coursework or open book exams for 2021 year13 exams. · petition

What the petition asks

The fact that some students had access to full remote learning and others did not have a single online class will have impacted disadvantaged students the most, therefore adjustments must be made to prevent the education gap from growing, as we’re well aware of the disparity between our schools.

To help us out as we’re essentially helpless students at the moment - we’re struggling with stress due to the situation and are worried that this huge disadvantage will ruin our future. We can’t solely rely on ourselves this year nor on our previous exams as we’re constantly changing as students. Schools state that by missing even two days our grades can drop drastically ,and we’ve missed 5 months alongside some students enduring extra stress at home due to mental health or mistreatment.

Why it was rejected

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

You may wish to sign these petitions which call for similar actions:

Reduce curriculum content for year 10 & 12 students who will sit exams in 2021: Reduce curriculum content for year 10 & 12 students who will sit exams in 2021.

Open book exams for GCSE and A-level students sitting exams in 2021: Open book exams for GCSE and A-level students sitting exams in 2021

Exam arrangements and the current coronavirus pandemic can cause worry and stress. You can find information on how to deal with stress here:

Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk

Children’s Society: https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/issues-affecting-young-people

Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/

Timeline

9 Sep 2020	Petition opened for signatures
10 Sep 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee