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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Garden of Frognal (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 15 October 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

My Lords, we have tabled Amendment 264 in this group. This amendment continues our general concern that Ofqual should remain independent and be seen to be independent. In Clause 154, on the review of regulated assessment arrangements, Ofqual is tasked with keeping under review aspects of NC and EYFS assessment arrangements. We would add that reporting its conclusions must be conducted in such a way that it shall not be bound to have regard to government policies in the assessment arrangements. We feel that if that clause was added it would reinforce the independence of Ofqual.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c417-8 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Assessments Curriculum Apprentices Adult education Equality Finance Fees and charges Higher education Learning disability Offenders Qualifications Prisons National curriculum tests Political impartiality Statistics Standards Special educational needs Training Sports Vocational education Sixth form colleges Young People's Learning Agency Ofqual
Legislation
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk