Practical science, schools, A levels, ofqual
Practical science in schools
12 May 2014
This is a one-off evidence session to explore Ofqual proposals to change science A levels and how practical science would be assessed and reported in future qualifications.
- Parliament TV: Practical science in schools
- Inquiry: Practical science in schools
- Science and Technology Committee
Witnesses
Monday 12 May 2014, Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
At 3.30 pm
- Professor Julia Buckingham, Chair, SCORE
- Sarah Main, Chief Executive Officer, Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE)
- UK Deans of Science (witness to be confirmed)
- Malcolm Trobe, Deputy General Secretary, Association of School and College Leaders
At 4.30 pm
- Dennis Opposs, Director of Standards, Ofqual
- Gleny Stacey, Chief Regulator, Ofqual
- Janet Holloway, Head of Reform, Ofqual
At 5.00 pm
- Elizabeth Truss MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and Childcare, Department for Education
Further information
The session is open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Portcullis House is the building directly above Westminster Station, entrance to which is via Victoria Embankment. There is no system for the prior reservation of seats in Committee Rooms. It is advisable to allow about 30 minutes to pass through security checks. Committee rooms and the timing of meetings are subject to change.