Equalities analysis of GCSE, A level and vocational and technical qualifications awarded in 2023.
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Thursday, 07 December 2023
Thursday, 07 December 2023
Ofqual routinely analyses how attainment gaps for students with different protected characteristics and socio-economic status vary over time. Here, Dr Ian Stockford, interim Executive Director for Standards, Research and Analysis, offers analysis of results for different groups of students taking GCSEs, A levels and a subset of vocational and technical qualifications.
Tuesday, 05 December 2023
The Sector Subject Area (SSA) classification system is used to classify qualifications into sectors or subject areas. It is owned by Ofqual and used widely across the education and skills system.
Monday, 04 December 2023
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual.
Monday, 04 December 2023
The Sector Subject Area (SSA) classification system is used to classify qualifications into sectors or subject areas. It is owned by Ofqual and used widely across the education and skills system.
Friday, 01 December 2023
A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under their Ofqual recognition.
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Find out about Ofqual's rules for the qualifications and assessments we regulate.
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Guide to Ofqual's submission process.
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Numbers of adjustments to the marks of candidates who have not been able to demonstrate attainment because of exceptional circumstances.
Thursday, 30 November 2023
These conditions and requirements apply to Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that are approved for public funding by the Secretary of State as a Progression Qualification.
Thursday, 30 November 2023
The number of entries by subject for GCSE in the November exam series in England.
Thursday, 30 November 2023
Consultation on Ofqual’s conditions, requirements and guidance for Progression Qualifications in England
Tuesday, 28 November 2023
Rules and regulations for awarding organisations that submit data about GCSE and Project qualifications.
Monday, 27 November 2023
Recent updates regarding regulated qualifications.
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Certificates awarded for all vocational qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels).
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels).
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Guide to the submission process.
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Guide to the submission process.
Monday, 20 November 2023
This guide provides you with information about 2023’s arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It also explains what support is in place when taking or retaking exams and assessments.
Monday, 20 November 2023
Guidance for schools, colleges and other exam or assessment centres on qualifications arrangements for 2023.
Monday, 20 November 2023
Guidance for schools, colleges and other exam or assessment centres on qualifications arrangements for 2024.
Monday, 20 November 2023
This guide provides you with information about this year’s arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It also explains what support is in place when taking exams and assessments.
Friday, 17 November 2023
A checklist for exam officers to give to exam students to help them prepare for their assessments.
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Ofqual invites views on proposed adaptations to the assessment of GCSEs in mathematics, physics and combined science for students in England taking exams in 2024.
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Access arrangements allow skills and knowledge to be demonstrated by candidates with disabilities, temporary illnesses or special educational needs.
Wednesday, 15 November 2023
Reports on staff numbers and costs for Ofqual – updated monthly.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Guide to the submission process.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Guide to the submission process.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Guide to the submission process.
Monday, 13 November 2023
Guide to the data submission process.
Monday, 13 November 2023
Guide to the submission process.
Monday, 13 November 2023
Confirmed apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) for standards regulated by Ofqual.
Thursday, 09 November 2023
Statistics on the number of entries that were on time and late for GCSE, AS and A level.
Monday, 06 November 2023
A poster for exam officers containing a checklist to help run a successful exam series
Monday, 06 November 2023
A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under their Ofqual recognition.
Thursday, 02 November 2023
Data on government procurement card (GPC) spend over £500 for Ofqual.
Thursday, 02 November 2023
Details of spending over £25k since 1 April 2012
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
Special Conditions on GP Strategies Training Ltd, known as GP Strategies Assessment Services Limited (‘GPSAS’).
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
New interim Chief Regulator at Ofqual.
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
This report provides information on the volumes and outcomes of apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) taken in England from March 2022 to February 2023. The report covers only Ofqual regulated EPAs.
Friday, 27 October 2023
Subject matter specialists provide invaluable advice to Ofqual as we carry out our role in regulating qualifications. Find out how to apply to be one.
Friday, 27 October 2023
Guide to the data submission process.
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Guidance on how to apply to be recognised by Ofqual to provide regulated qualifications.
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual.
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels
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