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Review into efficiency of exams
Published: 15 May, 2008
A report for England's exams regulator, the QCA, had said exams were costing schools and colleges in England, Wales and Northern Ireland £700m a year. A head teachers' leader described the system as "bloated" and said it was a bad use of public funds. Children's Secretary Ed Balls said it was important to ensure value for money. The Tories said the problem was of the government's own making. The QCA report, compiled by Europe Economics, said: "Over time the system almost certainly has engendered inefficiency and in our view is likely to go on doing so. Related articles: 
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