GCSE and A-level Art and Design: NEA changes for 2022 exams
Published: Monday 12 Jul 2021
Ofqual has published the arrangements for non-exam assessment (NEA) and fieldwork for students entering for exams in 2022. We know how important it is for you to know what is happening with Art and Design as this was not included in the consultation. Ofqual has said:
This consultation specifically focuses on subjects where preparation and work for non-exam assessment and fieldwork activities is taking place this term for students who will be taking their exams in 2022. However, we recognise there are other activities about which students, teachers and exam boards might have questions. For example, in relation to the expectations for the externally set task in art and design or practical work in subjects such as the sciences, environmental science and astronomy.
We’re currently hopeful that, with further lifting of public health restrictions, it’ll be possible for students to complete work as usual during the next academic year. Therefore, we do not propose to carry forward the 2021 arrangements for these subjects at this point in time in order to avoid possible negative effects on teaching and learning.
We’ll provide further updates and guidance about the summer 2022 exams as soon as we are able to.
