thousands of students may not receive results this week as an exam board continues to work with issuance delays of estimates.
Students across the country set get them GCSE and BTEC results on Thursday.
But about 7,000 BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) students”currently not entitled” to receive their exam results board Pearson.
The situation was described as “unacceptable” and “absolutely appalling” amid calls for in government take measures.
Pearson has already were forced to tell some students that they are very sorry that they are still waiting for their results, depriving them of the opportunity confirm university places.
Sara Hannafin, senior policy adviser for school leaders union NAHT, according to examination boards, “are responsible for ensure what results issued on time” with “next steps” for students depending on their ratings.
She is added: “This is an unacceptable situation for potentially 7,000 students will be left without BTEC results This week.
“This will cause unnecessary worry and stress young people search confirm their places with sixth grade, colleges and educational institutions.
Labour’s shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson, named for in government to deal with with “absolutely unacceptable chaos” around results.
She said, “It’s terrible that the students are still waiting on results from last week and now we’re being told that some young people won’t get your grades tomorrow.
“Instead of of pull yourself together on the situation we had virtual silence from education secretary.
“Our zombie government is content sit back and watch as the future of our children is at stake. We need to know what ministers do resolve it right now.”
“We have a special team in place’
This follows an almost week delay for other BTEC students, who they were not issued results as planned last Thursday when the A levels were published.
representative for Pearson said: “Today we sent 235,000 BTEC Firsts, Technicals and Tech Awards to schools and colleges for exchange. with students tomorrow.
“As of 9 am today, there are 7000 students who currently are not eligible for their assessment because they do not currently meet the eligibility criteria.
“We have a special team in place to work with schools and colleges to obtain and confirm any outstanding information.”
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Pearson said changes this is year, made take into account the disruption of teaching and learning during COVID-19 pandemicIt was “added more complexity of the process” and that without full information they can not award their students results.
Organization added that not all of 7,000 students will definitely be waiting for grades on Thursday due to not completing all modules.
In connection with last delays by a week, Pearson said that since of On Tuesday, there were about 1,100 outstanding claims. for BTEC level 3 qualification results required for UCAS student applications.
Parents and students are encouraged to contact the school or college if they are not receiving result on Thursday or contact Pearson on 0345 618 0440.
