Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 122912

Assessments: Neurodiversity

Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026

Question

Victoria Collins

Liberal DemocratHarpenden and Berkhamsted

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of timed examinations on the performance of neurodiverse students.

Answer

Georgia Gould
Ofqual, as the independent regulator of qualifications, is responsible for ensuring the exams system is fair and accessible for all students. It has published guidance for awarding organisations to follow when designing qualifications, setting clear expec...

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