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Written question asked by Lord Watson of Invergowrie (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 May 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 May 2020. It was answered by Baroness Berridge (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Eleven Plus: Coronavirus

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the continuation of 11-plus exams in state schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer

Arrangements for selecting pupils by ability are for the admission authorities for selective schools to decide. It will be important for admission authorities to consider what changes they may need to make to their arrangements for this year.

We are in discussion with representatives of the sector and will provide advice in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4175
Session
2019-21
Related items
Eleven Plus: Coronavirus
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Schools Eleven plus Coronavirus
Link
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