Ofqual commissioned our team to analyse the responses to the consultation on arrangements for an autumn 2021 exam series. We conducted segmentation analysis of the responses to the closed questions, presenting frequencies of answers broken down by respondent groups. For the open-ended questions, we carefully read all responses in full, and we summarised the key themes which emerged from respondents’ answers. Additionally, using a Python programme we developed, we created a codebook of answers which recorded all qualitative themes identified by responses.

This work helped identify the best way the exams should run in autumn to create equal opportunities in education for all students, despite the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

➥ Find more on the consultation here.

➥ The report is available here.