Results Update 19 August 2020
Across Chichester College Group (CCG), we are working hard to provide advice, guidance and support for our prospec?ve and returning students in light of the recent A-level results and pending GCSE results. We are delighted that so many of our students achieved well in A-levels, voca?onal and technical qualifica?ons and on professional courses; it has been a joy to celebrate their successes. Update on voca0onal and technical qualifica0on results For students wai?ng for voca?onal and technical qualifica?on results, the awarding bodies were due to share these with us last week in line with A-level results day. However, we are s?ll wai?ng to receive a number of grades from the awarding bodies Pearson and OCR. Once grades are received, they will be shared with students via MyData at Worthing College. There is s?ll some uncertainty around grading for voca?onal and technical qualifica?ons. Last week Ofqual shared that there were fewer adjustments to the centre assessed grades (CAGs) for voca?onal and technical qualifica?ons because there is more in-course assessment. They also stated that results are more in line with centre expe cta?ons (these are the grades proposed by teachers). However, Ofqual states that it is working with awarding bodies on the small number of qualifica?ons where the sta?s? cal standardisa?on approaches were used. We will con?nue to monitor the informa?on we receive from Ofqual and awarding bodies. Update on A-level grading and support CCG has welcomed the Government’s decision (announced on Monday 17 August) to uphold Centre Assessed Grades (CAGs) for A-level results. A-level students will now be given the grades which were es?mated by their lecturers – although the small minority of students who received a higher grade than that predicted will be able to keep their grade. Based on ini?al Government guidance, schools and colleges are expected to issue the centre assessed grades to students. Centre Assessed Grades for A-levels have been sent to students at Worthing College. These grades were informed using a range of evidence which include: • Work completed in class during the course • Any par?cipa?on in performances in subjects such as drama and PE • Prac?cal assessments • Any assignment work – whether or not complete • The results of any mock exams • Any other records of student performance over the course of study Whilst we welcome the Government decision, it is disappoin?ng that it has taken so long. For some students this means that it could cost them their first choice university place.