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Proceeding contribution from Ed Balls (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 22 July 2008. It occurred during Ministerial statement on SATs Testing.

SATs Testing

I hear my hon. Friend's concerns. She will understand that the tests are not set by Ministers or by my Department, but at arm's length by the QCA. I will make sure that her views on those issues are expressed to the QCA. We need to make sure at all times that we have the highest standards of test setting. We also need to make sure that we have a curriculum in primary schools that is suited to the needs of our 21st century society. That is why Sir Jim Rose is reviewing the primary curriculum. Obviously, that will impact on tests in the future.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
479 c689 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Contracts Curriculum Education Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Monitoring National curriculum tests Standards Schools Testing
Link
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