Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 105132
Assessments
Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to her Department's press release entitled Government modernises exam records with new app published on 8 January 2026, whether her Department has any plans to abolish physical result certificates.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterResults certificates are provided by awarding organisations. The department currently has no plans to abolish physical results certificates.