Petition · past parliament
Consider making more meaningful change to the 2020 GCSE and A-level exams
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
The Education secretary announced the decision to delay GCSE and A-level Exams by a mere three weeks on the 12th of October. The government must review this decision and consider more drastic change to the examination process in order to truly allow students to achieve the best grades possible
COVID-19 stole 3 to 4 months of face to face learning in lockdown and even now students miss learning due to their own self isolation or the self isolation of staff. Surely the Government understands that 3 weeks can not make up for 4 months. For the education secretary to claim 'fairness to students' is his priority feels like a slap in the face for students when his plan to ensure our success is so underwhelming. The government can not just take the easiest option at the cost of our futures.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you're concerned about plans for next year's A-level and GCSE exams, but can only publish petitions that make a clear request for action.
We have published the following petitions, some of which you might like to sign:
Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021: Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021
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.
Work with regulators and exam providers to clarify exam arrangements for 2021: Work with regulators and exam providers to clarify exam arrangements for 2021
Ensure all 2021 examinations are based on teacher assessment only: Ensure all 2021 examinations are based on teacher assessment only.
Base 2021 GCSE and A-Level Grades on Teacher Considerations and Mock Grades: Base 2021 GCSE and A-Level Grades on Teacher Considerations and Mock Grades
Delay 2021 GCSE and A-level exams to allow students to catch up: Delay 2021 GCSE and A-level exams to allow students to catch up.
If you want the Government to take an action not covered by the above you could start a new petition requesting this.
We have published the following petitions, some of which you might like to sign:
Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021: Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021
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.
Work with regulators and exam providers to clarify exam arrangements for 2021: Work with regulators and exam providers to clarify exam arrangements for 2021
Ensure all 2021 examinations are based on teacher assessment only: Ensure all 2021 examinations are based on teacher assessment only.
Base 2021 GCSE and A-Level Grades on Teacher Considerations and Mock Grades: Base 2021 GCSE and A-Level Grades on Teacher Considerations and Mock Grades
Delay 2021 GCSE and A-level exams to allow students to catch up: Delay 2021 GCSE and A-level exams to allow students to catch up.
If you want the Government to take an action not covered by the above you could start a new petition requesting this.
Timeline
| 12 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Oct 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.