examination system for 15-19 Year olds in England
Further evidence into examination system for 15-19 Year olds
16 February 2012
The Education Committee holds an evidence session on Tuesday 21 February 2012 into the administration of examinations for 15–19 year olds in England.
Witnesses
At 9.30am
- John Butterworth, Educational Writer and Chief Examiner on behalf of the Society of Authors
- Paul Howarth, UK & International Managing Director, Nelson Thornes
- Jacob Pienaar, Managing Director of Schools and Colleges, Pearson UK
- Kate Harris, Managing Director, Education & Children’s Division, Oxford University Press
At 10.15am (approx)
- Rod Bristow, President, Pearson UK, on behalf of Edexcel
- Mark Dawe, Chief Executive, OCR
- Andrew Hall, Chief Executive Officer, AQA
Purpose of the session
In the first part of the session the Committee will explore the links between exam boards and publishers. With the second panel the Committee will consider key issues affecting public confidence in the exam system and how these might best be addressed.