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We publish a range of statistics covering regulated qualifications, to help you understand the qualifications, examinations and assessment system in England.
Guide to Ofqual's submission process.
A letter from Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual's Chief Regulator, to headteachers and executive leaders about the delivery of vocational and technical qualification (VTQ) results for 2024 and beyond.
Ofqual's analysis of the changes in pricing of regulated qualifications in England between February 2022 and February 2024.
Analysis of responses and decisions following a technical consultation related to new Conditions, requirements and guidance.
Guidance for assigning regulated qualifications to a Sector Subject Area (SSA) when they are placed on Ofqual's Register of Regulated Qualifications.
Ofqual’s approach to grading for GCSE, AS and A levels to be fair to students: a transition year in 2022.
Regulations to make sure national assessment standards are properly set and maintained and the results are used appropriately.
Amanda Spielman served as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills from 2017 to 2023. Before joining Ofsted she was chair of the exam regulator Ofqual from 2011 to 2016, and a founding membe…
How to use this handbook
Ensuring resilience across all regulated qualifications, with guidance for gathering evidence of student performance in GCSE, AS and A levels, Project qualifications and Advanced Extension Award in maths.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
How you can raise concerns about your employer’s role in delivering a qualification regulated by Ofqual.
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 Ana…
Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year's exams.
Details of the top levels of Ofqual's structure.
Rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels.
Ofqual research reports on student and teacher experiences of teacher assessed grades (TAGs) for GCSE, AS and A levels and some VTQ qualifications.
The Ofqual board is the legal authority responsible for the regulation of qualifications, examinations and assessments.
Strong support in consultation for guidance published today to benefit students with SEND.
Equalities analysis of GCSE, A level and vocational and technical qualifications awarded in 2022
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