Review extra time practices in secondary schools for GCSE and A levels

Closed 36 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the Government to review the practice of allowing extra time for GCSEs and A Levels, including: 1) reviewing exam access policies and the extra time criteria. 2)Improving oversight to prevent any misuse. 3) Allowing employers & universities to see if grades were achieved with extra time.

We believe qualification integrity matters - for Employers, Universities and ethically. Extra time is quite widespread - 42% in private vs 26.5% in state schools according to the Guardian. We believe the Government must act to ensure fairness and accountability.

Timeline

12 Jun 2025	Petition opened for signatures
12 Dec 2025	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 36

Status Closed

Department Department for Education

Opened 12 Jun 2025

Closed 12 Dec 2025

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