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Education Secretary Nicky Morgan discusses changes to the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) at King Solomon Academy, London.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A letter to awarding organisations about closing the unit bank after the withdrawal of the qualifications and credit framework (QCF).
Schools Minister sets out the government’s plans to reinforce the importance of a core academic curriculum for all pupils.
Ofqual is announcing how spoken language assessments will be conducted, assessed and graded for the new GCSE in English language.
Our prototype of an improved register of regulated qualifications is up and running. We'd like your feedback.
The results of Ofqual’s annual survey on perceptions of A levels, GCSEs and other qualifications. Conducted 19 January to 27 February 2015.
The first reference tests in English and maths will take place in March 2017 and in future years will be used when awarding GCSEs.
Nicky Morgan announces funding for rugby coaches to build character and resilience in pupils.
Exam boards to take action in response to Ofqual's GCSE maths research report.
We have made more decisions about qualifications that could be reformed for teaching from September 2017
A letter to awarding organisations providing them with Ofqual’s calendar of known regular data requests.
A letter to awarding organisations on how to take part in working groups on the development of Ofqual's new Regulatory IT System (RITS).
Ofqual and the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) signed contract on 17 April 2015.
This online events map tracks events across the UK marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A letter to awarding organisations explaining what they need to provide in their annual statements of compliance and how to submit them.
Ofqual is announcing the firm it has selected to develop and introduce the new tests, which will support the awarding of GCSEs.
School Reform Minister Nick Gibb addresses the Reading Reform Foundation Conference.
School Reform Minister Nick Gibb speaks to the London Thames Maths Hub Primary Conference.
Following our June 2014 consultation, we are now announcing our decisions on the reform of qualifications for first teaching in 2016/2017.
Ofqual and The University of Oxford are today (Thursday 26 March) hosting a symposium to discuss ‘Teacher Ethics in Assessment’.
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