Education Secretary on autumn exam series

Statement from the Education Secretary following the Prime Minister’s update.

Today also marks the end of the autumn exam series. The Education Secretary has congratulated students who have sat papers during the period of national restrictions.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said:

“As the Prime Minister has said, keeping schools open is a national priority. The evidence clearly shows that keeping our classrooms fully open right through to the end of term is in the best interests of children, for both their education and their wellbeing.

“Keeping schools open is also vital for those young people preparing for exams in the summer, and today marks the final day of our autumn exam series. I want to congratulate the tens of thousands of students who have sat papers over the past two months, including during this period of national restrictions, and thank all of the staff who have made these exams possible.”