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Qualifications and assessment

NGA's position statement on qualifications and assessment

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In order for governing boards to carry out their accountability role they must have access to high quality and comparative performance data.

Schools’ effectiveness should be judged on both progress and attainment measures to ensure the school’s impact can be properly assessed.

Students need to be given the best possible opportunity for a successful life after school and the qualification system must offer high-quality vocational and academic qualifications.

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