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Examination Results - Key Information for Year 11 and Year 13 Families
We fully understand that the past six months have caused some anxiety within our school community. We have put together a series of resources, links and information to ensure that our students and parents/carers feel informed and supported with their next steps following the receipt of examination results.
If you have any questions or queries from the information below, please do not hesitate to contact us on the Manager email address (manager@valleypark.viat.org.uk).
School Results Day Guides
We have produced guides for our students collecting results this Summer, which can be found on the links below!
- Year 11 - GCSE-Results-Day-Guide-2020.pdf
- Year 13 - Sixth-Form-Results-Day-Guide-2020.pdf
Decision Map - What Next?
Please see below link for an infographic explaining what students can do next after Results Day.
Information on OFQUAL processes and appeal procedures
You can find below the latest information from OFQUAL in regard to the Summer 2020 examination series:
Student Guide - Summer 2020 Series: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/907493/Student_Guide_Summer_2020_6.8.2020_12.30.pdf
What to do if you have concerns about your grades: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/907925/Information_for_students_about_malpractice-7-8-2020.pdf
FAQ about Appeals:
https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/campaigns/covid-19/gq-appeals-faqs-19-august-2020.pdf
Statement made on 17 August about Centre Assessed Grades: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-roger-taylor-chair-ofqual
OFQUAL Letter to Parents: http://edu15.sprintsend.co.uk/b1/ed.php?SID=2395954&C=be54a80c2349c9d924753717f1c6c833&S=250&LID=117&STATID=100
Further information can be found on the following link, including some videos to help explain the processes: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/your-results-what-next
Examination Results Helpline
An Examination Results helpline has been set up by the National Careers Service to provide support to students and parents once exam results have been received. This provides direct access to experienced careers advisers and can provide support on topics such as Clearing, University or Sixth form choices.
Phone Number: 0800 100 900
Request for Centre Assessed Grades and Ranking
Centre Assessed Grades have now been supplied to all students in Year 11, 12 and 13.
A subject access request will not be required, and is not recommended, as the 30-day response period for this would end after the deadline for entries to the Autumn examination series, thus risking the possibility of non-entry.
Requesting Entries for Examinations in the Autumn Series
Students have the opportunity to request entry to sit an examination if they feel they would be able to gain a higher grade. This decision does not have to be made on the day, but does need to be confirmed to the school, in writing to Mr Fuller, by the dates below via manager@valleypark.viat.org.uk.
- Year 13 Deadline - Thursday 20 August
- Year 11 Deadline - Friday 4 September
Due to examination board deadlines, we cannot guarantee entries after this date. In the case of entry fees needing to be charged to parents/carers, we will request this is completed before entries are made.
Apprenticeship Information
We have recently been made aware of the following pack available for students and parents/carers to support with any Apprenticeship applications.
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/resource/parents-pack-july/
Careers Information
The information below is in regard to a Virtual Careers Fair running from Monday 24 August (Year 13) to Tuesday 25 August (Year 11). This will include live Q&A sessions and provide detailed content from national and local organisations.
nationalcareersservice.eventbrite.co.uk
