Inside government - Delivering a secure & credible exam system

http://www.insidegovernment.co.uk/children/testing-assessment/presentations823.php

 

On the 24th May 2012 – an organisation called Inside government invited a number of speakers to address the following title ‘Testing & Assessment : Creating a World Class Qualifications System’ including the EOA which focused on its community and how they ‘deliver a secure & creditable exams system’. This was an important forum for explaining the important role of the exams office community to a broader audience and to highlight the following issues.

  • A need to develop a professional workforce that can respond to constant change
  • A need for more consultation on JCQ and awarding organisation practices and procedures
  • A need to support more self-support within our community that is more sustainable

Glenys Stacey, Chief Executive of Ofqual spoke on securing standards in Qualifications, while Rory Cobb, Principle Officer for the RNIB highlighted the problems with having to digest the JCQ ‘pink booklet’ on assess arrangements and special considerations. Ian Lynch, director of Ingot and representing NAACE focused on how e-assessment had an important future in this area.Tim Oats, chair of the National Curriculum Review Expert Panel outlined the thinking behind change in the National Curriculum and what the impact might be on future exams and assessment.
 

Inside government presents a series of interactive, information led, exclusive forums and events designed for people working in the public, private and third sectors. inside government helps key representatives inform and be informed on the main issues of the day, in an environment designed to foster discussion, debate and sharing of vital information.
 

Inside government draws together an unparalleled range of politicians, policy-makers, experts and practitioners to bring you speakers that possess wide knowledge and experience. Each forum provides ample opportunities for delegates to interact and discuss the topics of the day with the panel of speakers and fellow delegates from across the public, private and third sector arena.
 

Inside government builds strategic relationships with a cross-section of the key players from all the sectors to ensure that its forums and events are on the pulse and meet the needs of everyone concerned.

For further contact – email - beth.harriman@examofficers.org.uk