Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Monday, 5 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 September 2022 (named day). It was answered by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Education.

AQA: Industrial Disputes

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether his Department has had discussions with the management at AQA on resolving the industrial dispute with UNISON.

Answer: It is for AQA to resolve the industrial dispute with UNISON. The department has not had discussions with AQA on the industrial dispute in question. As the independent regulator for qualifications, Ofqual works with exam boards to make sure that any potential risks to the timely and secure delivery of GCSE, AS and A levels are appropriately managed. Ofqual has been closely monitoring the situation and meeting regularly with senior staff at AQA to discuss their contingency plans. AQA has provided assurances that the ongoing industrial action will not impact on the delivery of GCSE, AS and A level results or post-results services.

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