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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Monday, 15 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Languages: Assessments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps are being taken to ensure that modern foreign language qualifications are set and marked in line with Ofqual requirements and do not unfairly disadvantage particular groups of students.

Answer

Ofqual, the independent regulator of examinations and assessments in England, expects awarding organisations to manage risk in line with its General Conditions of Recognition, which are available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ofqual-handbook.

The matters raised are for Ofqual to answer. I have, therefore, asked its Chief Regulator, Sir Ian Bauckham, to write to the hon. Member for Fylde directly and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100141
Session
2024-26
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP2026-0029
Monday, 15 December 2025
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Assessments Languages Students
Link
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