Consultation on appeals in summer 2021new
Published Wednesday 21 Apr 2021
2021 exam changes
Your go-to place for exam changes and teacher support this summer
Get ready for grading – support for teachers
We’re doing all we can to give teachers the support they need, to become more confident in grading students. We’ve created a programme to boost teachers’ confidence, where they feel they need it, and guide them towards grading students for summer 2021.
Find grade exemplification and other support materials, assessment materials and more.
Learn more about Get ready for grading
Other information
Appeals and post-results services in summer 2021
There will be some changes to appeals and post-results services in summer 2021.
- Schools won’t be charged for appeals
- Post-results services will only be available to Functional Skills students who took exams.
To learn more, JCQ have provided an overview of appeals for summer 2021 in their Guidance on the Determination of Grades document. And we’ll publish more information about appeals as soon as we can.
JCQ has published guidance about determining grades this summer
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published guidance about determining grades this summer.
Students, parents and guardians guidance
Key dates for 2021
We've laid out all the key dates and deadlines for awarding grades this year. Find out when things happen in 2021.
Non-exam assessment (NEA)
Where it’s possible and safe, students should continue with their NEA. Students’ grades and endorsements need to be submitted to us by 18 June.
Applied General Science and General Business to receive an estimated mark
Certificating Applied General Science and Applied General Business students in the January 2021 series will receive an estimated (back-calculated) mark for any units taken in summer 2020.
Late entry fees refunds for private candidates
Late fees for private candidates will be refunded in the form of a credit if entries are received after the entries deadline and up to and including 26 April. Usual late entry fees and dates apply for all other students.
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Parents and students should contact their school or college in the first instance.