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Our statement on coronavirus

Our statement on coronavirus

Friday, 28 February 2020

Statement responding to queries about coronavirus....

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External quality assurance of apprenticeships – an expanded role for Ofqual

External quality assurance of apprenticeships – an expanded role for Ofqual

Thursday, 27 February 2020

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is consulting on expanding Ofqual's role in apprenticeship quality assurance....

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New rulebook confirms fee transparency requirements and clarifies others

New rulebook confirms fee transparency requirements and clarifies others

Thursday, 20 February 2020

CCEA Regulation, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales take action alongside other substantive changes to their rules. ...

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Enhanced rules for performance table Technical Awards confirmed

Enhanced rules for performance table Technical Awards confirmed

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Decisions follow an analysis of consultation responses into how qualifications listed on DfE Key Stage 4 performance tables should be regulated....

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Rules confirmed to improve awarding organisation centre controls

Rules confirmed to improve awarding organisation centre controls

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Analysis of responses and decisions following a technical consultation related to new Conditions, requirements and guidance....

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Drivers of choice for vocational and technical qualifications

Drivers of choice for vocational and technical qualifications

Thursday, 06 February 2020

Ofqual research on the factors which drive decisions in schools, colleges and training providers over which vocational and technical qualifications to...

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Ofqual reports and research

Ofqual reports and research

Friday, 13 December 2019

Our reports relating to GCSEs & A levels taken in summer 2019, the delivery of vocational & technical qualifications, and a range of other related ana...

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Inter subject comparability in GCSE modern foreign languages

Inter subject comparability in GCSE modern foreign languages

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

A decision to adjust grading standards in GCSE French and German....

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Response to BBC story about minicab driver qualifications

Response to BBC story about minicab driver qualifications

Monday, 04 November 2019

Our statement responding to news coverage about some BTEC qualifications. ...

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Consultation on rules for Department for Education performance table qualifications

Consultation on rules for Department for Education performance table qualifications

Monday, 21 October 2019

Proposals to strengthen how we regulate Technical Awards in performance tables...

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How can we ensure public confidence in qualifications?

How can we ensure public confidence in qualifications?

Thursday, 10 October 2019

Speech by Sally Collier to the Federation of Awarding Bodies conference, on the role of Ofqual in maintaining public confidence in qualifications....

Consultation to update Ofqual's 'Taking Regulatory Action' policy

Consultation to update Ofqual's 'Taking Regulatory Action' policy

Tuesday, 08 October 2019

Proposals to amend how we use our powers to take regulatory action....

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Accountability for Awarding

Accountability for Awarding

Thursday, 19 September 2019

Ofqual has confirmed how awarding organisations will be expected to scrutinise assessment judgements of training providers....

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Independent Commission on Examination Malpractice

Independent Commission on Examination Malpractice

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

Ofqual response to the Report of the Independent Commission on Examination Malpractice...

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Ofqual qualifications price index data published

Ofqual qualifications price index data published

Thursday, 05 September 2019

New index looks at how prices for assessments change over time....

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Guide to GCSE results for England, 2019

Guide to GCSE results for England, 2019

Thursday, 22 August 2019

Ofqual's guide to the 2019 GCSE results in England....

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Conman sentenced for selling forged exam certificates

Conman sentenced for selling forged exam certificates

Wednesday, 21 August 2019

A conman found to be selling fake certificates for qualifications online was fined and sentenced to 80 hours unpaid work on 14 January 2015....

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Response to Pearson changes to BTEC grading criteria 2019

Response to Pearson changes to BTEC grading criteria 2019

Monday, 19 August 2019

Ofqual statement in relation to Pearson’s decision to change the grading criteria of some of its Level 1/2 awards....

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Guide to AS and A level results for England, 2019

Guide to AS and A level results for England, 2019

Thursday, 15 August 2019

Ofqual's guide to results, standards and grade boundaries in the 2019 AS and A level results in England....

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Response to Sunday Times story about A level grades

Response to Sunday Times story about A level grades

Sunday, 11 August 2019

Statement in relation to misleading story ahead of A level results....

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GCSE 9 to 1 grades

GCSE 9 to 1 grades

Tuesday, 06 August 2019

Reformed GCSEs in England are graded from 9 to 1, with 9 being the top grade. Combined science is graded from 9-9 to 1-1....

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Qualifications regulators consult on changes to rules

Qualifications regulators consult on changes to rules

Friday, 02 August 2019

Changes proposed to the Conditions of Recognition in Northern Ireland, England and Wales...

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Perceptions of vocational and technical qualifications   wave 2

Perceptions of vocational and technical qualifications wave 2

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

The results of Ofqual's survey of perceptions of vocational and technical qualifications in England. Conducted November 2018 to February 2019....

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Three new members announced for Ofqual Board

Three new members announced for Ofqual Board

Tuesday, 23 July 2019

The independent regulator announces 3 new appointments to its Board....

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British Driving Society surrenders Ofqual recognition

British Driving Society surrenders Ofqual recognition

Thursday, 04 July 2019

The British Driving Society (BDS) is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Speech to AELP Annual Conference 2019

Speech to AELP Annual Conference 2019

Tuesday, 25 June 2019

AELP Annual Conference, London, 25 June 2019...

CERTA surrenders Ofqual recognition

CERTA surrenders Ofqual recognition

Monday, 24 June 2019

Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region (CERTA) is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Ofqual response to Pearson update on A level maths breach

Ofqual response to Pearson update on A level maths breach

Tuesday, 18 June 2019

A statement has been issued....

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Allegations of wrongdoing in Edexcel A level maths paper

Allegations of wrongdoing in Edexcel A level maths paper

Saturday, 15 June 2019

Ofqual statement on allegations of malpractice or wrongdoing in Edexcel's A level maths paper taken on 14 June 2019....

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Help Ofqual evaluate 2019's GCSEs, AS and A levels

Help Ofqual evaluate 2019's GCSEs, AS and A levels

Friday, 17 May 2019

We're looking for teachers to attend workshops to help us evaluate the impact of reformed qualifications...

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