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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Verma (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 19 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, I shall be brief. We support the amendment and would like to see Ofqual fulfil its functions in a transparent and accountable manner. In order to restore public faith in the examination system, people must be able to see clearly the functions and actions of the body in charge of regulating examination standards. Furthermore, it is right that Ofqual should be held to account for any failure or perceived failure in its duties. Enhanced transparency will ensure that Ofqual is held to high standards, which should make sure that our examination system is, once again, a vigorous and robust structure that displays the hard work and dedication of the students to the best possible advantage. I hope that the Minister will give a favourable reply to these amendments.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c443 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Children Assessments Accountability Curriculum Discipline Children's rights Advisory services Community relations Housing Finance Further education Inspections Functions Home education Qualifications Protection Pre-school education Powers Pupils Non-departmental public bodies Non-teaching staff Standards Schools Teachers Special educational needs Training Right of search Social services Vocational education Social workers Local Government Ombudsman Teaching methods Academies Children's centres Children's trusts Ofqual Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency Joint Advisory Committee for Qualifications Approval
Legislation
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link
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