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Response to the Secretary of State's announcement of 12 August 2020

Response to the Secretary of State's announcement of 12 August 2020

Wednesday, 12 August 2020

Ofqual responds to the statement by the Secretary of State for Education about 2020 GCSE, AS and A level results....

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Response to media coverage about results in Scotland

Response to media coverage about results in Scotland

Monday, 10 August 2020

A response to recent stories on exam results in Scotland this summer and any impact on results in England....

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The fairest possible way to recognise students' achievements this year   by Roger Taylor, Chair

The fairest possible way to recognise students' achievements this year by Roger Taylor, Chair

Monday, 10 August 2020

Article by Ofqual Chair, as first published in Sunday Telegraph 9 August 2020....

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Response to TES story about centre assessment grades

Response to TES story about centre assessment grades

Friday, 07 August 2020

A statement about the role of centre judgements in this summer’s awarding....

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Appeal arrangements for AS, A levels and GCSEs

Appeal arrangements for AS, A levels and GCSEs

Thursday, 06 August 2020

Arrangements confirmed for appeals on AS, A level and GCSE grading in summer 2020....

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External quality assurance of apprenticeships   expanded role for Ofqual confirmed

External quality assurance of apprenticeships expanded role for Ofqual confirmed

Tuesday, 04 August 2020

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has confirmed the change after consultation....

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Exams and assessments in 2021

Exams and assessments in 2021

Monday, 03 August 2020

Ofqual confirms changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels next year, following consultation; and publishes new proposals for adjustments to VTQs....

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Ofqual Summer Symposium 2020

Ofqual Summer Symposium 2020

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Our annual event for stakeholders covering arrangements for awarding this summer and detail on how we’re standardising grades in GCSEs, AS and A level...

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Ofqual support for reform of Higher Technical Qualifications

Ofqual support for reform of Higher Technical Qualifications

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Employer input is vital to the future success of these regulated qualifications....

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New member announced for Ofqual Board

New member announced for Ofqual Board

Monday, 06 July 2020

The independent regulator announces new appointment to its Board....

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Ofqual launches consultation on 2021 exams and assessments

Ofqual launches consultation on 2021 exams and assessments

Thursday, 02 July 2020

Our proposals for assessing general qualifications in 2021 and the direction ahead for vocational and technical qualifications....

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Perceptions of qualifications in England

Perceptions of qualifications in England

Wednesday, 01 July 2020

The results of Ofqual's surveys of perceptions of general qualifications and vocational and technical qualifications in England....

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Ofqual publishes more details on appeals and confirms autumn exam arrangements

Ofqual publishes more details on appeals and confirms autumn exam arrangements

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Our consultation on draft statutory guidance on exam boards’ arrangements for appeals this summer and decisions on GCSE, AS and A level autumn exams....

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AIA surrenders Ofqual recognition

AIA surrenders Ofqual recognition

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

The Association of International Accountants is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Ofqual GCSE and A level consultation outcomes and autumn exam series proposals

Ofqual GCSE and A level consultation outcomes and autumn exam series proposals

Friday, 22 May 2020

Our decisions following consultation on the exceptional arrangements for awarding calculated grades in GCSEs, AS and A levels this summer; and proposa...

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Ofqual decisions on awarding vocational and technical qualifications this summer

Ofqual decisions on awarding vocational and technical qualifications this summer

Friday, 22 May 2020

We are confirming following consultation the exceptional arrangements we have set out for awarding vocational and technical qualifications, and genera...

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Exceptional arrangements for awarding qualifications this summer

Exceptional arrangements for awarding qualifications this summer

Friday, 22 May 2020

Our decisions following consultation for awarding results in GCSEs, AS and A levels, other general, vocational and technical qualifications....

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IFA surrenders Ofqual recognition

IFA surrenders Ofqual recognition

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

The Institute of Financial Accountants is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Industry Qualifications surrender Ofqual recognition

Industry Qualifications surrender Ofqual recognition

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Industry Qualifications is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Ofqual publishes initial decisions on GCSE and A level grading proposals for 2020

Ofqual publishes initial decisions on GCSE and A level grading proposals for 2020

Tuesday, 05 May 2020

Consultation decisions on who should receive a calculated grade for GCSEs, AS and A levels....

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A statement on our updated guidance for private candidates

A statement on our updated guidance for private candidates

Thursday, 30 April 2020

Further guidance issued for Heads of Centre on making assessment judgements about private candidates....

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Ofqual consultation on awarding vocational and technical qualifications in summer 2020

Ofqual consultation on awarding vocational and technical qualifications in summer 2020

Friday, 24 April 2020

We’re seeking views on the exceptional arrangements we have set out for awarding vocational and technical qualifications, and general qualifications (...

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Ofqual seeks views on GCSE and A level grading proposals for 2020

Ofqual seeks views on GCSE and A level grading proposals for 2020

Wednesday, 15 April 2020

Consultation published on exceptional arrangements for awarding GCSEs, AS, A levels, Extended Project Qualification and Advanced Extension Award in ma...

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Awarding vocational and technical qualifications this summer

Awarding vocational and technical qualifications this summer

Thursday, 09 April 2020

Calculated results for qualifications used for progression to higher and further education. Arrangements for other qualifications to be issued after E...

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How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awarded in summer 2020

How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awarded in summer 2020

Friday, 03 April 2020

Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this...

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Further update on 2020 exams

Further update on 2020 exams

Thursday, 26 March 2020

Information on our work for awarding GCSEs, AS and A levels this summer....

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Statement on vocational and technical qualifications in 2020

Statement on vocational and technical qualifications in 2020

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

We will work with stakeholders to finalise an awarding approach....

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Update following announcement on exams and grades

Update following announcement on exams and grades

Friday, 20 March 2020

Our response to the Department for Education's statement on exam arrangements in 2020....

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Coronavirus   a further statement

Coronavirus a further statement

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

Our response to Gavin Williamson's statement on summer exams ...

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Updated statement on coronavirus

Updated statement on coronavirus

Friday, 06 March 2020

We've updated our statement on coronavirus and the summer 2020 exam series....

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