Headteacher: Alan Gray, M.Sc., F.R.S.A. Deputy Headteacher: Caroline Creaby, BA, M.Ed., Ed.D., F.R.S.A. Deputy Headteacher: Danielle Finlay, BA, M. Ed. Deputy Headteacher: Mark Nicholls, BA (Hons) The Ridgeway St Albans Hertfordshire AL4 9NX Letter No: 113/2021 t: 01727 799560 [email protected] 19 April 2021 www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk Dear Parents/Carers Re: Arrangements for the End of Year 11 and Year 13 Courses You will be aware of the Department for Education’s decision about the awarding of this summer’s GCSE and A level grades. Following the cancellation of public exams, this year’s grades will be generated by teacher assessment based on evidence. However, it is important to note that, in line with official guidance, each school will administer a rigorous system of moderation and quality assurance. This will include STASSH schools working together to facilitate the moderation process. Schools need to submit grades to the exam boards by 18 June 2021 and this date, therefore informs the decision about ‘leaving dates’ for Year 11 and Year 13 students. All schools in our STASSH group have agreed that these students will complete their studies at the May half term break, with the last day in school being the 28 May 2021; each school will have its own particular arrangements for each year group. However we would like to build in a cushion between the last day of school and the submission of exam grades. This may be useful if an individual student has missed an earlier assessment task and would provide an opportunity for that student to catch up. We would, therefore, ask that all students in Year 11 and Year 13 ensure they are available to come into their school during the week 7 – 11 June 2021, should the need arise. With best wishes to you and the students in our STASSH schools. Kind regards. Yours sincerely Mr Kemp Mr Atkinson Mr Smith Batchwood School Beaumont School Katherine Warington School Ms Lynch Ms Thomson Mr Linnane Loreto College Marlborough Academy Nicholas Breakspear School A member of Alban Academies Trust. Registered address: The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 9NX. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 07523557) Mr Henshall Mr Gauthier Mr Gray Roundwood Park School Samuel Ryder Academy Sandringham School Ms Robins Ms Chapman Ms Barton Sir John Lawes School St Albans Girls’ School St George’s School Mr Hoult-Allen Mr Wellbeloved St Luke’s School Townsend School Mr Ramsey Mr Scott David Allen Verulam School Watling View Links Academy A member of Alban Academies Trust. Registered address: The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL4 9NX. A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 07523557) .