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Coronavirus (COVID-19)—DfE updates responsibility for exams guidance

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Published on: 28 April 2021

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LNB News 28/04/2021

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Issue Date: 28 April 2021

Published Date: 28 April 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England

Article summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has published updated guidance for schools, colleges and exam centres on exam arrangements for students amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In particular, the guidance document entitled ‘Exam centre responsibility for students retaking qualifications from summer 2020’ has been updated to explain to schools and exam centres their responsibility for entering students for exams or alternative arrangements to exams. The updated guidance also details who is responsible for paying fees.

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