Written question asked by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education. Ofqual was asked to reply.
GCE A-level and GCSE
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take further steps to reform the data collection methodology in order to (a) increase the accuracy and (b) reduce the statistical range in reporting the prevalence of (i) 25% extra time, (ii) use of a computer and (c) other access arrangements in (A) GCSE and (B) A Level entries.
- Answer
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This is a matter for Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. I have asked Ofqual’s Chief Regulator, Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, to write directly to the hon. Member for East Hampshire. A copy of his reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.
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- 4077
- Session
- 2026-27
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- GCSE GCE A-level
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