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Simon Lebus delivered a speech, to the National Association of Head Teachers, on the topic of assessment in 2021.
Ian Bauckham CBE delivered a speech reflecting on the topic of qualifications and assessment in 2021, particularly GCSEs and A levels.
A 2-week consultation has started on how an autumn exam series for GCSEs, AS and A levels should run this year.
A 10-week consultation has started on how GCSE MFL qualifications in French, German and Spanish will be assessed in the future.
Consultation on guidance on how to generate the evidence used to determine grades this summer.
An article from Chief Regulator, Simon Lebus, explaining the arrangements for 2021.
Simon Lebus, Chief Regulator, responds to Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, Secretary of State for Education, regarding exams and other assessments in 2021.
Ofqual’s response to the second stage consultation for DfE’s review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England.
Teachers to determine grades using a range of evidence that reflects students’ hard work and ability
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Simon Lebus, Chief Regulator responds to Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, Secretary of State for Education regarding assessment options for qualifications in 2021.
Four end-point assessment organisations share their experience of gaining Ofqual recognition.
Simon Lebus, Interim Chief Regulator, responds to the Prime Minister's announcement of 4 January.
Simon Lebus appointed interim Chief Regulator of Ofqual, replacing Dame Glenys Stacey
Ofqual’s Acting Chief Regulator writes about vocational and technical qualifications in letter to education sector bodies.
Roger Taylor to step down at the end of the year
An Ofqual review has found IT provision, security and staffing issues are some of the barriers to the adoption of online and on-screen assessments in England.
Extra support for GCSE, AS and A level 2021 exams – consultation on principles for exam topic advance information and support materials.
Glenys Stacey’s speech to the Inside Government Apprenticeship Conference on 3 December 2020 about our EQA of Apprenticeship end-point assessments.
Ofqual publishes computer code developed to support GCSE, AS and A level awarding of calculated grades in summer 2020.
How Ofqual will set standards for exams and assessments to be fair to students.
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