The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing and delivering all statutory assessments for school pupils in

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. It was formed on 1 October 2011 and took over the functions of the

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. The STA is regulated by the examinations regulator,

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. STA also develop the professional skills tests for trainee teachers and manage the Yellow Label Service for secure dispatch of traceable exam scripts.

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