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<p>In relation to qualifications, this is a matter for Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications
and Examinations Regulation. I have asked its Chief Regulator, Sally Collier, to write
to the Hon. Member and a copy of her reply will be placed in the Libraries of both
Houses. <br> <br> Ofqual regulates statutory national curriculum assessments. In doing
this they have two statutory objectives: to promote the development and implementation
of national assessments which give a reliable indication of achievement and indicate
a consistent level of attainment, including over time, between comparable assessments;
and to promote public confidence in national assessments. Ofqual has no specific powers
to follow up with the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) if there are mistakes in
national tests. Modified tests are developed by a Modified Test Agency contracted
to STA, who conduct Quality Assurance proofing at different stages in the development
of materials. STA also engages external proofers during this process to ensure that
any errors in questions are detected and rectified before materials are sent to schools.</p>
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