Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

My Lords, we have tabled Amendment 264 in this group. This amendment continues our general concern that Ofqual should remain independent and be seen to be independent. In Clause 154, on the review of regulated assessment arrangements, Ofqual is tasked with keeping under review aspects of NC and EYFS assessment arrangements. We would add that reporting its conclusions must be conducted in such a way that it shall not be bound to have regard to government policies in the assessment arrangements. We feel that if that clause was added it would reinforce the independence of Ofqual.