Thank you to all our teachers for the massive amount of work they did to ensure that we received completed centre assessment grades today - 63,856 for GCE & Entry Level qualifications! This is a fantastic achievement.
We are delighted to have worked with local charity
@PureMentalNI
to produce a practical Wellbeing & Support Guide for Results Day 2021.
Check it out!
๐ ๐ ๐
#Summer2021Awarding
Today, NI's Minister of Education announced the way forward for awarding CCEA GCSE and A level qualifications for students affected by the cancellation of the summer 2020 series.
Read CCEAโs guidance on how grades will be awarded here:
A & AS level students, your results will be available online and/or in schools from 8.30am tomorrow.
For more information on how you will receive your results, you should contact your school or college.
#Summer2021Awarding
UPDATE: We are rapidly working on plans to support students affected by the cancellation of the summer 2020 examinations.
We want to assure students, teachers and parents that we are doing everything we can to put plans in place as quickly as possible:
NEW guide for parents and carers, highlighting the main aspects of the Northern Ireland Curriculum for children in years 8, 9 and 10. It also provides suggestions on how to support learning at home ๐
@Ed_Authority
@Education_NI
#SupportingLearning
CCEA welcomes the Education Minister's decision on GCSEs, which will now be based solely on the centre assessment grades provided by schools and colleges.
We will work immediately to implement this decision and publish GCSE results on 20 August 2020.
Education Minister, Peter Weir, has announced that all candidates taking GCSEs awarded by
@CCEA_info
will receive results based solely on the estimates provided by schools and colleges.
AS level podcast.
Today, we've launched a new podcast series focusing on this summer's alternative awarding arrangements. In this first episode, broadcaster Wendy Austin and CCEA's CEO Justin Edwards discuss AS level.
It's available here๐
A massive
#ThankYou
to all our
#Teachers
for submitting the final centre assessment grades and rank orders today! This brings us to a total of approximately 230,000 grades submitted for summer awarding 2020! Thank you from everyone at CCEA!
๐ฉโ๐ซ Tomorrow, we celebrate
#WorldTeachersDay
๐ฉโ๐ซ
There are over 10 million pupils in the UK in full time and part-time
#education
.
This demonstrates the enormous demand for
#teachers
and we thank you for the important role you play in shaping the future.
#WorldTeachersDay2020
Thank you
@ColaisteFeirste
, Stephen Mac Bradaigh-Mag Finn & his family for inviting us to celebrate his success at being Top Candidate in
#GCSE
Irish. Stephen was unable to attend
#celebratewithccea
as he was receiving cancer treatment. Maith thรบ, a Stiofรกin!
#WorldCancerDay
Emotions running high today in CCEA as we say goodbye to "superstar" Roger McCune! Roger has been with CCEA for 28 years and has been head of CCEA Regulation since 1998. Good luck for the future Roger - you're an absolute legend! ๐๐ป
Letโs travel back in timeโฆyouโre a Viking and it is your responsibility to develop a settlement for your people. Where will you start? ๐ค Crafting? Farming? Letโs find outโฆCCEAโs
#MinecraftVikings
competition open to all NI Primary Schools
@MicrosoftEDU
Receiving your A2 results this summer?
Do you know how your grades will be awarded?
Our A2 podcast is designed to help answer your questions about Alternative Awarding Arrangements for summer 2020.
Check it out at ๐ฑ
Primary Teachers - new resource โUsing C2k NewsDesk as a Digital Tool to Inspire and Engage Pupilsโ is now available on the CCEA website.
Take a look at the resource today -
produced by CCEA, teachers and in collaboration with
@C2kNewsdesk
SUMMER AWARDING FAQS - To continue to support teachers, students & their parents, we have developed this FAQ area about changes to the summer examination series ๐. FAQs are updated regularly with the latest info, when available.
Don't forget if you're receiving your full
#GCSE
qualification this summer we have a podcast designed to help answer your questions about how your results will be calculated.
More info is available at ๐ง
.
@BBCnireland
have launched an interactive programme of fun educational activities designed to support home learning. These resources, alongside CCEAโs Home Learning resources, may be helpful for schools & parents/carers of pupils at home ๐
#Parents
and mini gardeners across NI, for lots of tips and advice on how to start growing your own food at home check out our 'Grow anywhere' section of Growing for the Future.
๐ฑPrintable Planners included!
๐
#CCEAHomeLearning
#Primary
CCEAโs CEO Justin Edwards would like to thank teachers for their immense contribution to this yearโs alternative summer awarding arrangements.
To view his open letter please visit โ๏ธ
On behalf of CCEA, we would like to wish all our schools wrapping up today a hearty well done for another fantastic year and we hope you have a relaxing, SUNNY summer break! Well deserved!
#SchoolsOut
#summerholidays
#FridayFeeling
๐๐โญ๏ธ
Learners should prepare for examinations as normal.
@CCEA_info
are working with Awarding Organisations, Govt Depts & other Regulators to ensure the smooth running of summer exams. We have contingencies for examination disruption & will update them if required.
#CoronaVirusUpdate
๐ข Today was the deadline for GCE Centre Determined Grade Submissions - 59,552 outcomes received! Thank you so much to our teachers who worked to make this happen!
#Summer2021Awarding
REMINDER: AS and A Level Update
Revised AS and A level results will be available from 9.00am on Friday 21st August.
Students will be able to access them using their original PINs.
Students, we've teamed up with
@PureMentalNI
again to produce a support guide as we approach this year's results days.
This guide contains helpful info on:
๐ญSupporting your
#MentalHealth
โก๏ธAlternative Routes
๐ผ
#Career
Stories
Check it out at:
๐
#Summer22
๐ฃ๏ธWe want to hear from you!
Have your say on the proposed changes to CCEA GCSE, AS and A Level qualifications due to be assessed in Summer 2021 through our Public Consultation.
๐ฑ๏ธ Visit our website for details:
Teachers, weโve produced a short video to support you when making decisions about centre assessment grades.
It is now available on the CCEA website and can be accessed here โก๏ธ
CCEA's results helpline will open at 8am on Thurs 17 August to help GCE students with any queries relating to results.
The helpline will then remain open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, until 30 August 2023.
โ๏ธ028 9026 1260
๐จ helpline
@ccea
.org.uk
#Summer2023
๐๏ธ HELLO TEACHERS!
โ๏ธ CCEA are looking for experienced teachers to join our moderation and examination teams.
๐ค This is an excellent opportunity to boost income, enhance your CV and network with your peers.
Apply Now:
For
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
we're encouraging students when studying for
#Summer2022
exams to take breaks, check in with friends & reach out to someone if they're struggling. Start by listening to Professor Siobhรกn O'Neill, NI Mental Health Champion: .
Ahead of
@mathsweek
(12-20 Oct) we are launching a new web page packed full of classroom activities for
#primary
schools. Simply log in, choose your
#maths
focus, your key stage & the activity best suited to your class
#MathsThinkDifferently
.
@CCEA_info
Interim Chief Executive Margaret Farragher helps pupils from St Comgallโs Primary School, Bangor celebrate
#OutdoorClassroomDay
with
#KeyStage1
outdoor learning activities.
Find out about 'Learning Through Play' today at:
๐
#WeBelieveInPlay
Parents, are you looking for advice on how to support your child preparing to sit an exam? Watch this short video for helpful tips and ideas. Advice from parents, for parents. ๐
#Summer2022
@Parentkind
Visit CCEA's Supporting Learning Hub for:
โ๏ธInfo for
#parents
on the
#NICurriculum
โ๏ธCurriculum Guidance for
#schools
โ๏ธLinks to useful resources for
#teachers
and
โ๏ธA Wellbeing Hub to help support
#students
Click on the following link to find out more ๐
Here is a snippet of some of the work you can see from our Entry, GCSE & GCE Level Art & Design students, on display at the True Colours Exhibition in the Ulster Museum from now until Sunday 23 February. It's amazing, well worth a visit and it's FREE!
Parents! Are your children making their GCSE subject choices? If yes, you may be interested in learning about the GCSE Grading Changes taking place in Northern Ireland. CCEA has the information you require at
Maths Week Ireland is coming up on 14 October, and to help support teacher, learner, and parent confidence in maths, CCEA's Maths Think Differently resources are here for your use!
๐
#MathsThinkDifferently
#IUseMaths
@mathsweek
Students, CCEA's results helpline will open at 8.30am tomorrow to help with any queries relating to your results.
The helpline will remain open, Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, until 20 August 2021.
โ๏ธ028 9026 1220
๐จ helpline
@ccea
.org.uk
#Summer2021Awarding
๐ฃ๏ธ PARENTS, HAVE YOUR SAY!
Your feedback is important to us.
We welcome feedback from
#parents
on the proposals set out in our Public Consultation for CCEA
#GCSE
#AS
and
#Alevels
, due to be assessed in 2021.
๐ฑ๏ธ:
Stuck for something to do on a wet weekend? Thereโs no better place than a visit to True Colours โฆ
@UlsterMuseum
โฉ True Colours showcases the best & most interesting work produced by some of CCEAs GCE & GCSE students for their summer 2018 exams. Itโs well worth a visit.
CCEA Supporting Learning resources ๐
Follow the link above to view a selection of CCEA online materials which include many activities that can be adapted for use at home.
Students, our NEW โhow toโ guide will support you with helpful revision tips, advice on mental health & wellbeing techniques and information on exam guidelines.
Find out more:
#Summer2022
Today marks the official end of the school year.
CCEA would like to thank everyone involved in the alternative awarding arrangements for the Summer 2020 examination series.
We extend our deepest thanks to our young people and their parents for their patience and support.
Chief Executives of the seven main education bodies in Northern Ireland have issued a joint letter to the Secretary of State repeating their call for sustained investment, fair pay for all our staff & continued investment in the transformation of services.
โ๏ธ CCEA are seeking GCE and GCSE Art and Design moderators for Summer 2020.
โก๏ธ Click to apply:
This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and an insight into the wide range of approaches to teaching Art and Design.
#TeachingJobs
Weโre excited to visit Belfast High School to celebrate with students receiving their AS and A level results. CCEAโs CEO Gerry Campbell was delighted to chat with some of the very happy staff and students ๐
@belfasthighsch1
#ResultsDay2023
#summer2023
CCEA's results helpline will be open from 9am-5pm today and 8am-5pm tomorrow (Thursday 13 August) to help with any of your queries regarding your results
Tomorrow is
#OutdoorClassroomDay
! So if you're in the classroom, or enjoying your mid-term break at home, check out Growing For The Future! - a
#primary
online resource encouraging children to grow fruit & veg - so wrap up, get outdoors & have some fun! ๐ฅ
๐ Well done โฆ
@RegentHouseSch
โฉ Big Band for your amazing performance at this yearโs
#CelebrateWithCCEA
Award Ceremony - you were outstanding and the crowd loved it ๐๐ป
Looking forward to welcoming 55 A Level Top Candidates from 37 NI schools to our 2017 Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony at Stormont Parliament Buildings this evening
#celebratewithccea
#stormontweets
#Alevel