Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2002. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Thursday, 31 October 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what recent guidance his Department has given the QCA on preventing cheating in national tests for 11 year olds.

Answer: Mr. Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what recent guidance his Department has given the QCA on preventing cheating in national tests for 11-year-olds. [78380] Mr. Miliband: The Department's remit to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority includes the maintenance of a robust, reliable and credible examination and assessment system. As part of its role in overseeing the administration of statutory assessments, it is for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority to approach the Department with proposals for minimising the incidence of malpractice and maladministration in the national tests. The QCA will continue to keep its processes under review and to advise the Department accordingly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 78380; 391 c899W;391 c909W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Assessments Fraud Misconduct Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Primary education
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk