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GCE A-level: Special Educational Needs

Commons · Question 108894 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 3 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the cumulative burden of A-level examination timetable compression on students with exam access arrangements.

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 3 Feb 2026

The exam timetable is set nationally by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), which takes into account a range of complex factors, including the potential needs of different students, to ensure the timetable is fair and manageable for all students. ...