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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.

  • Insights from the 2020 to 2024 CASLO qualification research programme - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

  • Properties of qualifications from the CASLO research programme - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

  • The importance of outcomes and mastery when designing vocational and technical qualifications - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

  • Views from qualification stakeholders - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

  • Views from awarding organisations - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

  • An overview of research projects conducted between 2020 and 2024 - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

  • A taxonomy of potential problems - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

  • A design template for many vocational and technical qualifications in England - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

  • GCSE computer science has gone through a series of changes since it was first awarded in 2012. Ofqual has conducted research to consider grading standards in the qualification over time.

  • Ofqual's analysis of the changes in pricing of regulated qualifications in England between February 2022 and February 2024.

  • Overview of the qualifications market in England and a single reference point about participants in the market.

  • The Responsible Business Unit (RBU, now ImpactEd Consulting) has worked with Ofqual and sector representatives to consider possible steps that might help to secure parity of treatment for students taking different types of q…

  • Research into the carbon emissions of a single student taking a GCSE in English language.

  • Overview of the qualifications market in England and a single reference point about participants in the market.

  • Data tables from polling on perceptions of on-screen assessment, referred to by Dr Jo Saxton, Chief Regulator, in remarks to the 13th Wellington Festival of Education.

  • Results digest and data on the 2022 National Reference Test, provided by NFER.

  • Overview of the qualifications market in England and a single reference point about participants in the market.

  • An analysis of two reports to understand teachers' views and experiences of the 2020 judgement process using both surveys and interviews.

  • A literature review regarding systematic divergence between results from teacher and test-based assessments.