GCSE GRADES FOR CANDIDATES DEVELOPING SERIOUS ILLNESS

Early day motion 1764, tabled 16 November 1998 by David Crausby (Labour). Signed by 6 members.

That this House urges the Department of Education and Employment to support change to the GCSE Examining Board rule that requires at least 35 per cent. of the GCSE examination to be completed before a grade can be awarded; and believes that in exceptional circumstances where the 35 per cent. requirement has not been met due to a candidate developing serious illness, schools should be allowed to provide alternative forms of evidence to ensure that these candidates are given grades.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Labour/Co-operative 1.