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Grade descriptors for GCSEs graded 9 to 1. Designed to provide an indication of the likely level of performance at grades 2, 5 and 8.
Criteria for assessing applications to be recognised by Ofqual to develop or award regulated qualifications.
Rules about appeals, complaints and the content, design and issuing of certificates
This joint contingency plan is in place to deal with any major disruption that may affect exam candidates.
Guidance for students, parents and schools to help students avoid making mistakes which could lose them marks or lead to disqualification from an exam.
Rules and regulations for ESOL qualifications.
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.
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.
Confirmed apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) for standards regulated by Ofqual.
Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in English
Rules and regulations for all functional skills qualifications.
How to interpret our rules, including defined terms
Rules and regulations for Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments
Infographics summarising the key trends from GCSE results in 2023.
Overview of the support being provided for each qualification for students taking GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022.
Rules about providing information on qualification fees and features, packaging qualifications with other products or services, and invoicing.
Ofqual’s regulatory action plan for successful vocational and technical qualification results delivery in 2023.
Guidance for schools, colleges and other exam or assessment centres on qualifications arrangements for 2024.
A summary of the changes to GCSEs from 2015.
Details, by awarding organisation, of the different assessment options available for functional skills in 2021.
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