Ken Webb, South Eastern Regional College
In response to the news that BTEC results have been pulled on the eve of results day, Ken Webb, Chairperson of the Further Education College Principals’ Group said:
“While it is extremely disappointing that it has taken Pearson until the eleventh hour to communicate its decision, our immediate concern is for the many hundreds of students who must now wait on their BTEC results. Colleges will be communicating with these students today.
“To ensure that no student is disadvantaged any further as a result of the delay in issuing results, the six regional colleges of further education have taken steps to ensure that a place is reserved for any student who has already applied for a further education or training course and who meet the entry requirements. In addition, the colleges’ application processes will remain open to allow other young people to submit applications for courses once they receive their results.
“We feel desperately sorry for the students affected in a year when they have already undergone far too much disruption and hope that Pearson will act to issue revised grades within days. We encourage all students to contact their local college for further advice.”