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”.