The examinations regulator Ofqual has sent a clear message to politicians and ministers asking them not to “tinker” any further with the examinations system after May’s General Election.
In a speech in London last week, chief regulator Glenys Stacey said the new-look exams system would benefit from an “extended period of stability”.
She continued: “This is a once in a generation opportunity to make changes that are well thought through and principled. Change has never been attempted in this way before and it will result in materially better qualifications that best reflect the needs of students and learners.
“As such, I would ask any incoming government to consider carefully before tinkering under the bonnet of GCSEs and A levels in the near future.”
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