Amendment of the Education (National Curriculum) (Key Stage 2 Assessment Arrangements) (England) Order 20038

1

The Education (National Curriculum) (Key Stage 2 Assessment Arrangements) (England) Order 20039 is amended as follows.

2

In article 3(1) (interpretation)—

a

omit the definition of “the Authority” and in the appropriate place insert—

  • “the QCDA” means the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency10;

b

in the definitions of “external marking agency” and “NC assessment timetable” for “Authority” substitute “QCDA”.

3

In article 5(3) (NC test assessment)—

a

for “Authority” in both places it occurs substitute “QCDA”; and

b

for “their” substitute “its”.

4

In the following provisions, for “Authority” in each place it occurs substitute “QCDA”—

a

article 5(4A) (NC test assessment);

b

article 5A(8), (9), (10) and (11) (single level tests in mathematics);

c

article 6(7)(b) (monitoring of assessment arrangements); and

d

article 6A(7)(b) (monitoring of assessment arrangements in relation to single level tests).

5

In article 7 (investigation by the Authority and correction of record of results) and the heading preceding it—

a

for “Authority” in each place it occurs substitute “QCDA”;

b

for “them” substitute “it”; and

c

for “their” in both places it occurs substitute “its”.

6

In article 10 (evaluation of assessment arrangements)—

a

for “Authority” substitute “QCDA”; and

b

for “them” substitute “it”.

7

In article 11(2) (supplementary powers of the Secretary of State) for “Authority” substitute “QCDA”.