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Questions for the Department for Education took place in the House of Commons on Monday, covering a range of issues such as school finances, the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown, the awarding of exam grades, as well as questions around higher education.

Following a week-long crisis around A Level exam results, today’s GCSE results have seen increases in grades after the Government decided to honour Centre Assessment Grades.

We are pleased that the Government has decided to honour Centre Assessment Grades. However, given the situation, we believe a number of steps need to be taken going forward. 

Read our response HERE

You can read the full statement sent to the Secretary of State for Education, North East MPs HERE

In line with our statement regarding A Levels on Friday, Schools North East are calling on the Government to honour CAGs for GCSEs.

Due to the ongoing situation we believe this is the most practical, quick and effective way to support our students and schools moving forward.

You can read the full statement sent to the Secretary of State for Education, North East MPs HERE

Based on feedback from schools on yesterday's results and in consultation with our Trustees, Schools North East is issuing a statement calling on the Government to take action to resolve the situation.

We understand that there is no easy way to do this, and that these are exceptional circumstances requiring a fast, practical and effective response to ensure that the futures of our students are not put at risk, and to ensure that the situation is not repeated for next week's GCSE release.

A Level Results Day has been stressful and fraught for many students and school staff, especially in the NE region, as around 40% of results are downgraded, and a last minute announcement on the ability to use mock exam grades highlights an unfair and flawed system which has lacked proper consultation or joined-up thinking.

Sixth Form students at UTC South Durham celebrated their A-level results on Thursday 20th August 2020. All students passed their A-levels and equivalent qualifications, and every student has secured or is in the process of securing employment, an apprenticeship (higher or degree), or a place of university.

Like their peers across the country, Upper Sixth Form students at Newcastle Royal Grammar School received their A Level results earlier today.  As in previous years, students have achieved outstanding results, outstripping both local and national averages.

This year we want to pay tribute to our wonderful Y13 cohort whose last year with us has been so blighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, which has resulted in school closures since mid-March and the cancellation of public exams; this was not the way we would have wished them to finish their five years with us. They have been fantastic ambassadors during their time with us and have added greatly to our school community and culture. They have been excellent role models for our younger students particularly this year when we welcomed Y7 and Y8 into our school.

Students at Durham Sixth Form Centre are celebrating success today following the publication of results, marking yet another year of excellent academic and personal achievements.

Today students in our four secondary schools received their A Level and BTEC results.

St Bede’s and Byron 6th Form College are extremely proud of our students who have endured and overcome a very challenging period in their lives. We are delighted that their hard work and commitment has been duly rewarded and feel they are fully justified in receiving the truly excellent results awarded today.