Six further people have died as a result of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
There are 486 new cases.
The Department of Health #COVID19 dashboard has been updated with latest data.
486 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Sadly, a further 6 deaths have been reported (3 of the deaths were outside the 24 hour period).https://t.co/YN16dmGzhv pic.twitter.com/wnKczOT8eX
— Department of Health (@healthdpt) December 15, 2020
I’ve just announced our NI exams solution for 2020-21. In summary:
✅ Up to 60% reduction in AS/A2 assessment
✅ Schools can now choose which unit they want to take
✅ Generous grading, in line with 2020 standards
✅ No algorithms – students will achieve entirely their own grade— Peter Weir (@peterweirmla) December 15, 2020
More on Exams 2020-21
✅ I have asked CCEA to have ready Reserve Papers for A2 candidates (if required)
✅ I am scoping a COVID Allowance for students who have missed face to face learning. This will be on top of the existing CCEA Special Considerations Process.— Peter Weir (@peterweirmla) December 15, 2020