UK - E Qualifications & Curriculum Authority - QCA

CIDREE representative:
tbc
tel.: +44
fax: +44
e-mail:

CIDREE contact person:
Mr. Tom Leney
tel.: +44 2075 095 392
e-mail:

Institutional size: 400

Key functions

• Curriculum development
• Assessment and qualifications system development
• Oversight of assessment/examinations procedures
• Policy development advice to government
• Guidance/advice for schools
•  Research commissioning
• Information/documentation

Educational Sectors Covered

• Pre-School
• Primary
• Secondary
• Special
•  Post-16/FE
•  Vocational

Current Educational Priorities/Projects

• School quality/improvement
•  Standards in education
• Raising achievement
• Core/national curriculum development or review
• Development of teachers
• Revised assessment/examinations systems
• Generic/key skills/competencies

Current Organisational Priorities/Concerns

• Develop more international collaborations/exchange