The School Examinations and Assessment Council

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 A
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004043221
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000043221
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1989-1991
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English, Welsh
  • Physical Description
    • 21 folders, 1 ring binder file
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

The sub-fonds comprises records relating to the development of the system of assessment for the national curriculum in England and Wales, 1989-1991.

Administrative / Biographical History

The School Examinations and Assessment Council was established under the Education Reform Act 1988 to advise the Secretaries of State on all school examinations and assessment matters. It took over these functions from the Secondary Examinations Council. Its remit was to develop the assessment system at ages 7, 11, 14 and 16 for the new national curriculum.

Arrangement

Arranged into three groups: The Council, 1989-1991, The Advisory Commitee for Wales, 1990-1991, and Review of `A' Level, 1989-1990.

Access Information

See file level description

Note

The School Examinations and Assessment Council was established under the Education Reform Act 1988 to advise the Secretaries of State on all school examinations and assessment matters. It took over these functions from the Secondary Examinations Council. Its remit was to develop the assessment system at ages 7, 11, 14 and 16 for the new national curriculum.

Preferred citation: A

Related Material

Further records are Public Record Office KC1.

Additional Information

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