2021 exams in England delayed but still going ahead

Next summer's A-levels and GCSEs in England are going ahead - but with reduced content for some subjects and a start date pushed back by three weeks.

Most exams will now start from 7 June, rather than mid-May, in an attempt to make up for lost teaching time.

Head teachers accused ministers of an "inadequate response" to the scale of disruption facing pupils and teachers.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said further back-up plans would be decided later for "all scenarios".

The Department for Education says it expects vocational qualifications to also align with this changed timetable.

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