Press Release

Ofqual today publishes a report on Access Arrangements and Special Consideration

24 March 2009

Ofqual has today published the Statistics for Access Arrangements and Special Consideration at GCSE and A level: 2008 report.

Commenting on this report, Kathleen Tattersall, Chair of Ofqual, said:

"It is very important that all candidates have fair access qualifications to enable them to show their knowledge, skills and understanding. Awarding bodies work very hard to ensure that exam arrangements are suitable for all candidates. The number of candidates with access arrangements has risen again this year. There are a number of reasons for this increase, including more awareness amongst teachers and parents and more information about the types of arrangements that are available. In addition, examination officers in schools and colleges work very hard to ensure that candidates get the fair access they are entitled to.

"We will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the system remains fair for all."