Students in Cowbridge due to be assessed for their GCSEs, AS and A-levels face more changes, as Qualifications Wales has announced the internal assessment period between 22 February and 23 April will not go ahead as planned.

This assessment window was announced before Christmas as part of new arrangements to award these qualifications in summer 2021.

In a letter to students, CEO Philip Blaker writes that Qualifications Wales does not think students will have enough time with their teachers to prepare for these assessments.

"We are working with a group of head teachers and college leaders, set up by the Minister for Education, Kirsty Williams, called the Design and Delivery Advisory Group (DDAG)," wrote Mr Blaker.

"This group will now be considering the way forward and more detailed information about revised arrangements will be made available shortly.

"The assessments for some vocational qualifications are still available this January for those who are ready and able to take them.

"If you can't sit your exams now, you will have the opportunity to be assessed in the summer.

"We know you may be anxious about what it means for you and you want to have clarity on how and when you will be assessed as soon as possible.

"We will publish more information as soon as we can. We'll make sure that the changes will mean you'll have a fair chance to gain your qualifications this year – this is our focus. In the meantime, if you are concerned about any of this please do discuss with your school, college or wherever you get your education."