Ofqual publishes interim report on the exam paper errors inquiryhttp://www.ofqual.gov.uk/news-and-announcements/130/791 Each summer examinations period requires the awarding organisations that offer GCSE and A level qualifications to:
Each awarding organisation is responsible for the successful delivery of its qualifications and each awarding organisation must have the expertise and other resources to fulfil this role. The report provides an update on the progress of the inquiry being carried out by Ofqual and its regulatory partners in Wales (DfES) and Northern Ireland (CCEA). It provides a factual account of the nature and causes of the errors and reports on the additional quality assurance measures that awarding organisations have already put in place ahead of the forthcoming exam series. On the basis of evidence collected so far, the report also sets out possible areas for improvement, which will provide focus for the on-going inquiry. A final report is due to be published in December. Glenys Stacey, Chief Executive of Ofqual, said: "The starting point for improvement is to understand what went wrong. The inquiry has set out to establish the facts and identify the root causes of the errors. "This report sets out these findings, and the actions that have already been taken ahead of the exam series in November and January. "In the final report, our attention will turn to the longer term lessons that can be learnt and the recommendations we can make as a result to improve matters." The interim report can be found on our website, and on the DfES and CCEA websites. The full terms of reference for the inquiry can be found at www.ofqual.gov.uk/files/2011-07-08-exam-errors-inquiry-tor.pdf |
