THOUSANDS of students across Warwickshire have received A-Level and other qualification results significant changes due to Covid.
Over 6,000 17 and 18-year-olds from Warwickshire have completed courses and sat exams this year.
This year, the Government scrapped the algorithm process put in place last year and moved to a centre-assessed grading system.
And Warwickshire County Council says schools have been rigorous in this to ensure fairness. There have been no time limits on testing, to ensure pupils who have had to miss school due to closures and periods of isolation, have been able to catch up.
The authority says so far results indicate a very positive picture across schools in Warwickshire.
Full results from individual schools are still being collated and detailed data about the county’s overall performance will be published by the Department for Education in the autumn.
WCC education spokesman Jeff Morgan said: “I would like to acknowledge the determination and effort of each and every young person in Warwickshire who collect their A level results today. The pandemic has meant that not only have they missed taking their exams, but they’ve also missed out on the celebrations and rites of passage that go along with finishing their secondary education and their perseverance has been admirable.
“I would also like to thank all of the parents and carers who have played a part in their child’s education. Once again, their support has also been vital, particularly over the final months of the school year, in contributing to each student’s progress, so they must also be thanked today.
“I wish everyone success as they embark on the next stage of their lives, in whatever pathway they choose next, whether it be entering the world of work or continuing full-time studies at schools or colleges.
“Some students will doubtless combine the two by taking up an apprenticeship. These can give the best of both worlds, allowing young people to gain skills that are of great value to employers, while being paid for their contributions to the organisations that they have joined.
“For those going onto further education at universities, I hope that you are able to enjoy a full university experience without the massive disruptions that have faced students over the last two years.”
Students who believe the process was not followed correctly in their case can appeal their final grades through their school or college.
Centres can appeal as well if they believe something systemic has gone wrong in relation to their results.
Full information on the appeals process can be found here.
While many students have gained access to higher education or their chosen employment route, there will be others who have not achieved the outcomes they had hoped for. For those students there will be guidance and support available through their schools and colleges.
Young people can also contact Prospects, Warwickshire’s careers’ support providers, via prospectsnow.me/ for guidance.
