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. ...