REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

Early day motion 959, tabled 3 March 2009 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House notes the recommendations of the 2008 Policy Commission report on Learning Environments produced by the British Educational Suppliers Association; supports its recommendation for a far-reaching review of educational assessment; is aware of the important role of technology in making assessment rigorous, less mechanistic and more accessible; notes with concern that the timeframe of the current review of the Expert Group on Assessment Arrangements is too short and its scope too narrow; and calls on the Government to follow up with a substantial consultation on options and innovative opportunities for assessing school students.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 2, Independent 1.