Change examination structure now for students taking GCSEs and A-levels in 2022.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Changes must be made NOW to 2022 examinations to ensure students in years 10 and 13 are treated fairly to receive their deserved grades. A disjointed start to studies, limited face-to-face teaching and mental stress on these children is detrimental. Change the system now to support our young people.

Previous cohorts taking exams during COVID have endured immense stress through exams cancellations and uncertainty over fair grades. Now is the time students sitting exams in 2022 are beginning to face similar struggles. It is unfair to expect students to sit exams as time is lost in years 10 and 12 missing valuable face-to-face teaching. It is unreasonable to adopt a 'catch-up attitude', adding to their mental burden. Use this experience to act now and change to fairer marking schemes.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We understand you're concerned about exam arrangements for 2022, however it is not clear how you would like these arrangements to change.

You might however like to sign these petitions which call for specific changes to exam arrangements for 2022:
Cancel A-level and GCSE exams 2022
Reduce content for 2022 A-level and GCSE exams

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

7 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
11 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Jan 2021

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