June 2014
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This seminar assessed progress on changes to England’s exams system, focusing on three main areas: the quality of marking, tackling exam and preparation malpractice, and regulating awarding bodies and the exams market.
The conference followed the release of the final report of Ofqual's review into the quality of marking for GCSEs, A-levels and other qualifications, which called for changes to the marking system, including the development of indicators to monitor and quantify the quality of marking across different syllabuses.
Delegates also considered proposals to improve the design of marking schemes, and on-screen and traditional marking processes, as well as the introduction of a new exam appeals system by summer 2015. Discussion also brought out latest thinking on what more can be done to address continuing concerns over malpractice in the preparation for and administration of exams, as well as reforms to the relationship between exam boards and publishers. The operation of a market for exams will also be examined, including the impact competition has on quality and cost of examinations, the information available to schools and colleges when selecting between awarding bodies and other possible models for a reformed exam system.
