Proposed changes to the assessment of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022

“I welcome the publication today of seemingly sensible proposals that take reasonable account of the complex issues involved in the setting and grading of public exams. Restricting content in a small number of subjects and giving some indication of what most exams will cover seem proportionate steps to address the disruption and lack of exam experience that those young people taking exams next summer will have suffered, especially A Level candidates.

I would ideally like to see the government bring forward the deadline for telling teachers what the exams will test from February 28th. I also hope that the decision about whether ‘Plan B’ of a return to Teacher Assessed Grades is needed or not will be made as early as possible, and with full detail from the outset if it is. TAGs are an enormous additional burden on already stretched teachers and should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.”

Chris Jeffery

Head