Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 February 2005. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Thursday, 3 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what progress has been made in setting up the Institute of Assessment; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Helen Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what progress has been made in setting up the Institute of Assessment; and if she will make a statement. [213875] Mr. Stephen Twigg: As part of the exams modernisation programme, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority is intending to set up an institute to represent the interests of examiners and improve the quality of assessment in general examinations. QCA has just completed a period of consultation with a range of interested parties and plans are still evolving. QCA hope to launch the institute later this year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 430 c1041-2W; 213875
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Assessments Qualifications Standards Reform Institute of Educational Assessors
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk