Ofqual ensures the successful delivery of national examinations
Friday, 21 May 2010 09:36
Ofqual has today published a report on how the regulators and awarding organisations deal with any disruption to exams and the delivery of new and revised qualifications.
The report gives a full summary on how the snow disruption to the January examination series was dealt with and also includes data on the actual rate of absence and special consideration, during this period.
In addition the report also provides a summary of the preparations made to ensure the safe delivery of the summer 2010 examinations.
The report is published by Ofqual and its regulatory partners in Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA).
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Notes to editors
1. The report can be downloaded from this page.
2. The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act, which gained Royal Assent on Thursday, November 12, 2009, included the provision for Ofqual to be established as an independent statutory body with responsibilities for the regulation of general and vocational qualifications in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
3. For more information please contact the Ofqual press office on 0300 303 3342 or 07798 924552 out of hours.
