Ofqual
December 2025
Ofqual fines Pearson £2 million for rule breaches affecting thousands of st…
Ofqual launches consultation to protect standards in on-screen exams
November 2025
Ofqual issues improved access arrangements data
Construction sector ready to report fraud but needs clarity
Ofqual announces rules for unique British Sign Language GCSE
October 2025
Ofqual updates compliance policy for more agile regulation
September 2025
Schools show improved cyber training rates but recovery times slow
August 2025
GCSE results are 'passports to opportunity', says Chief Regulator
Ofqual Chief Regulator affirms rigorous grading standards
July 2025
Ofqual to fine WJEC after 1,500 GCSE students received wrong results
Ofqual withdraws access arrangements statistics
June 2025
Ofqual launches public consultation on apprenticeship assessment regulation
May 2025
Ofqual to guard qualification standards in the long term
April 2025
Ofqual launches next phase in British Sign Language GCSE development
Qualifications: their role in society, reform and challenges
February 2025
Ofqual seeks views on improvements to supporting compliance for AOs
January 2025
Ofqual to fine Pearson £250k over exams rules breaches
November 2024
Ofqual convenes industry leaders for summit to tackle qualification fraud
New principles will set out Ofqual’s expectations for awarding organisation…
September 2024
Ofqual poll highlights value of cyber security training in schools
August 2024
Guide to GCSE results for England, summer 2024
Guide to the 2024 Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 2 qualification results for …
Guide to the 2024 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England
Guide to AS and A level results for England, summer 2024
July 2024
Grading continues as normal this summer in England
Ofqual intends to fine awarding organisation NCFE £300,000
May 2024
Students advised to play it safe this exam season
March 2024
Ofqual intends to fine City & Guilds £200,000
February 2024
Catherine Large OBE at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2024
December 2023
Frances Wadsworth CBE named as interim Chair of the Ofqual Board
November 2023
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE named as interim Chief Regulator
October 2023
Ofqual announces steps to secure parity for students taking vocational qual…
September 2023
Dr Jo Saxton to stand down as Chief Regulator of Ofqual
August 2023
Guide to GCSE results for England, summer 2023
Guide to the 2023 Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 2 qualification results for …
Guide to AS and A level results for England, summer 2023
Guide to the 2023 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England
July 2023
Dr Jo Saxton's speech at the Wellington Festival of Education
June 2023
AELP National Conference, 27 June 2023
334,000 Level 3 VTQs due to be awarded to students this summer
Dr Catherine McClellan reappointed to Ofqual Board
March 2023
Open College Network West Midlands surrenders Ofqual recognition.
London Institute of Banking & Finance surrenders Ofqual recognition
Catherine Large OBE at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference
February 2023
Institute of British Sign Language surrenders Ofqual recognition
Skillsfirst Awards Limited surrenders Ofqual recognition
Fire Risk Management Limited surrenders Ofqual recognition
January 2023
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE at the Sixth Form Colleges Association winter conferen…
Ofqual seeks views on rules for level 2 and below qualifications
December 2022
Further analysis of 2021 National Reference Tests
Ofqual to introduce vocational qualifications results deadline
November 2022
Plans to support students in 2023 exams confirmed
Ian Bauckham CBE at the Schools and Academies Show 2022
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications
October 2022
Research report examines views of assessments during pandemic
September 2022
Manpower Services Ltd surrenders Ofqual recognition
August 2022
Guide to the 2022 Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 2 qualification results for …
Guide to GCSE results for England, summer 2022
Guide to the 2022 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England
Guide to AS and A level results in England, summer 2022
July 2022
Teacher assessed grades in 2021 - student and teacher experiences
Catherine Large at the End Point Assessment 2022 conference
Six new members join Ofqual Board
June 2022
Post 16 qualifications that sit alongside A and T levels??
Dr Jo Saxton at AELP national conference 2022
New tender for National Reference Test
Dr Jo Saxton at Confederation of School Trusts' annual conference
May 2022
New Ofqual guidance on making assessments accessible for students
New Ofqual 3-year plan puts students and apprentices at its heart
April 2022
Data sharing framework for the GRADE project published
Fire Industry Association AO surrenders Ofqual recognition
March 2022
Rules set for new digital functional skills qualifications
Catherine Large’s speech: Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2022
Dr Jo Saxton’s speech at 2022 ASCL conference
February 2022
Ofqual seeks views on regulatory approach for level 3 qualifications
Principles underpinning a group of vocational and technical qualifications
January 2022
Dr Jo Saxton at Sixth Form Colleges Association conference
New assessments for GCSE French, German and Spanish
December 2021
WAMITAB surrenders Ofqual recognition
Monitoring reports on qualification awards
The Chartered Quality Institute surrenders Ofqual recognition
Ofqual publishes NRT results and contextual analysis 2021
November 2021
New guidance for AOs on prevention of malpractice
New qualifications aim to?give students core digital skills
Dr Jo Saxton speech at Federation of Awarding Bodies conference
Ofqual seeks views on accessible assessments for students
September 2021
DfE guidance on vocational contingencies published
Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers surrenders Ofqual status
August 2021
More than 1,300 VTQ penalties issued in 2019 to 2020
Guide to GCSE results for England, 2021
Guide to 2021 Level 1/2 & Level 2 qualification results for VTQs in England
Guide to the 2021 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England
Guide to AS and A level results for England, 2021
2020 GRADE data-sharing agreement reached
2021 to 22 exams arrangements for VTQs confirmed after consultation
July 2021
Simon Lebus speech at The Apprenticeships Conference 2021
June 2021
Perceptions of VTQ in England- wave 4
Non-exam assessment proposals receive strong support
Dr Michelle Meadows speech at City of London Schools Conference 2021
Simon Lebus speech at GSA Summer Briefing 2021
Exam Procedures Review Service in Summer 2021 – consultation on the Terms o…
Simon Lebus speech at the AELP National Conference 2021
May 2021
Interactive GCSE, AS and A level data visualisation tool launched
2022 non-exam assessment and fieldwork requirements consultation
Guide for students released today by Ofqual
PAA/VQSET surrenders Ofqual recognition
Simon Lebus speech at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference
Ofqual confirms autumn assessment arrangements
April 2021
Simon Lebus' speech at the Schools and Academies Show
Ian Bauckham CBE’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts annual conf…
Perceptions of qualifications in England: wave 19
Ofqual confirms detail on submitting grades and evidence for this year’s GC…
Functional Skills qualifications conditions, requirements and guidance upda…
Proposed guidance on 2021 appeals published
March 2021
Frameworks for awarding qualifications in 2021: consultation outcomes
NAHT School Leaders' Summit, Ofqual Chief Regulator Simon Lebus
ASCL annual conference 2021: Ofqual Chair Ian Bauckham, CBE
Consultation on autumn series 2021
Proposals for future assessment arrangements for GCSE French, German and Sp…
Draft guidance for heads of centre, heads of department and teachers
January 2021
A message from Simon Lebus, Chief Regulator, on exams in 2021
December 2020
Review on barriers to online and on-screen assessment published
Consultation seeks views about exam advance information
Glenys Stacey's speech at Inside Government Apprenticeship Conference 2020
Code used to calculate qualification grades in summer 2020
Giving students advance notice of exam topics for summer 2021 should be han…
November 2020
Summer 2020 outcomes did not systemically disadvantage students
Research into the Sawtooth Effect published
Dame Glenys Stacey: speech to AOC's FE Summit, 18 November 2020
Interactive GCSE and A level data visualisations updated
GCSE MFL spoken language assessment criteria and approach
Education Qualifications and Awards (EQ Awards) surrender Ofqual recognitio…
October 2020
BePro surrenders Ofqual recognition
MFL 2021 - technical consultation on implementing confirmed changes
Vocational and technical qualification assessments in 2021
Ofqual welcomes DfE announcement on 2021 exams
September 2020
Joint statement from AoC, AELP, HOLEX, FAB, JCQ and Ofqual on VTQs
Vocational and technical qualification assessments in 2021
Written statement from Chair of Ofqual to the Education Select Committee
August 2020
Ofqual announces interim leadership arrangements
Guide to GCSE results for England, 2020
Statement on grading vocational and technical qualifications this summer
Ofqual statement on grading of VTQs, 18 August 2020
Grading of vocational and technical qualifications
Statement from Roger Taylor, Chair, Ofqual
Statement on our earlier announcement, 15 August 2020
Guide to AS and A level results for England, 2020
Response to the Secretary of State's announcement of 12 August 2020
Response to media coverage about results in Scotland
The fairest possible way to recognise students' achievements this year - by…
Response to TES story about centre assessment grades
Appeal arrangements for AS, A levels and GCSEs
External quality assurance of apprenticeships - expanded role for Ofqual co…
July 2020
Ofqual support for reform of Higher Technical Qualifications
New member announced for Ofqual Board
Ofqual launches consultation on 2021 exams and assessments
Perceptions of qualifications in England
June 2020
Ofqual publishes more details on appeals and confirms autumn exam arrangeme…
AIA surrenders Ofqual recognition
May 2020
Ofqual GCSE and A level consultation outcomes and autumn exam series propos…
Ofqual decisions on awarding vocational and technical qualifications this s…
Exceptional arrangements for awarding qualifications this summer
IFA surrenders Ofqual recognition
Industry Qualifications surrender Ofqual recognition
Ofqual publishes initial decisions on GCSE and A level grading proposals fo…
April 2020
A statement on our updated guidance for private candidates
Ofqual consultation on awarding vocational and technical qualifications in …
Ofqual seeks views on GCSE and A level grading proposals for 2020
Awarding vocational and technical qualifications this summer
How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awarded in summer 2020
March 2020
Statement on vocational and technical qualifications in 2020
Update following announcement on exams and grades
Coronavirus - a further statement
Updated statement on coronavirus
February 2020
External quality assurance of apprenticeships – an expanded role for Ofqual
New rulebook confirms fee transparency requirements and clarifies others
Enhanced rules for performance table Technical Awards confirmed
Rules confirmed to improve awarding organisation centre controls
Drivers of choice for vocational and technical qualifications
December 2019
November 2019
Inter-subject comparability in GCSE modern foreign languages
Response to BBC story about minicab driver qualifications
October 2019
Consultation on rules for Department for Education performance table qualif…
How can we ensure public confidence in qualifications?
Consultation to update Ofqual's 'Taking Regulatory Action' policy
September 2019
Independent Commission on Examination Malpractice
Ofqual qualifications price index data published
August 2019
Guide to GCSE results for England, 2019
Conman sentenced for selling forged exam certificates
Response to Pearson changes to BTEC grading criteria 2019
Guide to AS and A level results for England, 2019
Response to Sunday Times story about A level grades
Qualifications regulators consult on changes to rules
July 2019
Perceptions of vocational and technical qualifications - wave 2
Three new members announced for Ofqual Board
British Driving Society surrenders Ofqual recognition
June 2019
Speech to AELP Annual Conference 2019
CERTA surrenders Ofqual recognition
Ofqual response to Pearson update on A level maths breach
Allegations of wrongdoing in Edexcel A level maths paper
May 2019
Help Ofqual evaluate 2019's GCSEs, AS and A levels
Response to Guardian story about language learning in schools
April 2019
Modular versus linear GCSEs: does the structure of exams matter?
Understanding the regulation of End-Point Assessments
CELL surrenders Ofqual recognition
Qualifications perception survey - latest results released
March 2019
Phil Beach CBE - A regulated approach to EQA
February 2019
Consultation on awarding organisation controls for centre assessments
January 2019
Revisions to music and dance GCSE, AS and A levels
Long-term plan for GCSE computer science confirmed
December 2018
Ofqual reports relating to GCSEs, AS and A levels in summer 2018
Strengthening vocational and technical qualifications
November 2018
Opportunities for improving quality of marking
Reviewing inter-subject comparability
Grading vocational and technical assessments
Consultation on changes to performance rules in GCSE, AS and A level music …
Future assessment of GCSE computer science
Consultation into regulating Basic Digital Skills Qualifications
September 2018
Perceptions of vocational and technical qualifications
National reference test in 2019
Implementing our approach to regulating Technical Qualifications
August 2018
Guide to GCSE results for England, 2018
Guide to AS and A level results for England, 2018
July 2018
Ofqual confirms its apprenticeship End Point Assessment approach
Call for evidence launched on qualification fee information
Final decisions on confidential assessment material development
Consultation on approach to regulating Technical Qualifications
June 2018
Allegations of wrongdoing in Edexcel's C4 maths paper
May 2018
Call for evidence on assessment of qualifications in centres
Help Ofqual evaluate 2018's new GCSEs, AS and A levels
A level biology students show stronger practical skills
April 2018
GCSE computer science assessment arrangements
Perceptions of qualifications in England: wave 16
IoH and AI surrender Ofqual recognition
March 2018
Moderation of teacher assessments
Consultation into strengthening teacher-examiner safeguards
Vocational and other qualifications quarterly: October to December 2017 sta…
Sir Gerry Berragan keynote speech: Ofqual Conference 2018
Securing the Qualifications Landscape: The 3 'R's
January 2018
Revised arrangements for GCSE computer science
December 2017
Ofqual publishes reports relating to 2017 GCSEs, AS and A levels
Vocational and technical qualifications: the regulator's perspective
Ofqual's approach to external quality assurance
November 2017
Consultation on revised arrangements for GCSE computer science
Shaping the qualifications landscape
BBC Panorama, 13 November 2017
October 2017
Sally Collier Keynote Speech: FAB Conference 2017
The Ofqual handbook is now live
Research into national curriculum testing at key stage 2
September 2017
Call for evidence: teacher involvement in developing exam papers
Ofqual consults on reform of functional skills
Reducing regulatory burden: the Ofqual handbook and more
Changes to the publication of geographical breakdowns of data
August 2017
Review of exam setting processes
Guide to GCSE results for England, 2017
Response to Daily Telegraph story on new GCSE grades
CIEH are no longer regulated by Ofqual
Guide to AS and A level results for England, 2017
Are you a current Functional Skills maths teacher?
July 2017
The impact of qualification reform on A level science practical work
Distinguishing between marking errors and differences of opinion
Employer survey reveals attitudes to vocational qualifications
June 2017
Presentations from Ofqual's summer series symposium 2017
Additional GCSE, AS and A level grounds for appeal
Ofqual statement on alleged exam leaks
Allegations of malpractice in Edexcel's C4 maths paper
Help Ofqual evaluate this year's new GCSEs, AS and A levels
Kensington fire: Ofqual statement
May 2017
OCR English literature exam, 26 May 2017
Manchester incident: advice for schools and students
April 2017
Setting grade standards in A level modern foreign languages
Report cheating, malpractice or wrongdoing, Ofqual urges
9 to 1 GCSE grading webinar March 2017
Perceptions of A levels and GCSEs in England: wave 15
March 2017
Ofqual unveils corporate plan 2017 to 2020
2017 National Reference Test successfully completed
Data released on appeals for 2016 GCSE and AS and A level exams
Ofqual conference 2017 - presentations from the day
February 2017
Further decisions on reviews of marking, reviews of moderation, and appeals
Access arrangements for GCSEs and A Levels
January 2017
Risks to private security industry qualifications: action taken
Earlier publication of Ofqual's 2017 perceptions survey
December 2016
Ofqual publishes reports relating to 2016 GCSE, AS and A levels
Removing adult literacy and numeracy criteria
November 2016
Qualifications regulators work together through important reforms
Ofqual's symposium presentations
Sally Collier's presentation to the GSHA
Ofqual to review teaching time of ECDL qualification
Ofqual opens discussion of new evidence on consistency of marking
Memorandum of understanding signed between Ofqual and CCEA
October 2016
Sally Collier to FAB Conference 2016
September 2016
Making the case for vocational qualifications
How the top grades will be awarded in new GCSEs
First National Reference Test to be held in spring 2017
August 2016
A guide to GCSE results, summer 2016
A guide to AS and A level results, summer 2016
Senior management changes at Ofqual
Removing entry level qualification criteria
July 2016
Annual qualifications market report - Academic year 2014/15
Accreditation complete for first teaching from September 2016
New rules for reviews of GCSE, AS and A levels
Ofqual publishes open letter on qualifications reform resources
Changes to enquiries and appeals
Ofqual's response to government's post-16 skills plan
Sally Collier's inaugural speech as Chief Regulator of Ofqual
Summer Series Symposium - 29 June 2016
June 2016
Perceptions of A levels and GCSEs in England: wave 14
May 2016
Ofqual publishes open letter and figures on summer 2016 exams
Fairness at the heart of proposed changes to marking reviews and appeals sy…
Report cheating, malpractice or exam fraud, Ofqual urges
Julie Swan appointed Executive Director for General Qualifications
Changes to qualifications regulation in Northern Ireland
April 2016
Awarding organisations must justify sizes of qualifications
Report to Parliament published
Views sought on proposals for setting grade standards for new GCSEs
What causes variability in school-level GCSE results year-on-year?
Presentation from Capita Post-16 conference
CIE IGCSE® First Language English: Summer 2015
Presentation from Westminster Employment Forum
Calculators consultation: decisions and summary of responses
Ofqual unveils new Corporate Plan
March 2016
Students won't miss out on majority of 'legacy' resits
Marking mistakes must be corrected, legitimate marks should stand
Presentation from FE Week Apprenticeship Conference
How demanding are questions in new A level maths?
Presentation from The Skills Conference, 8 March 2016
Presentations from the HE Admissions Seminar
Register of Regulated Qualifications now working - 8 March 2016
Further consultation outcomes in GCSE, AS and A level subjects
February 2016
Interim Chief Regulator - Amanda Spielman
Student views wanted on exam marking review and appeals system
Challenges for the year ahead in general qualifications
Can different GCSE and A level subjects be compared accurately?
Presentations from the Inter-Subject Comparability conference
Publication of GCSE and A level assessment arrangements for 2017
On comparing poets and computer nerds
January 2016
Ofqual publishes new accreditation table
Exam timetables and religious events - JCQ statement
December 2015
Summer series, access arrangements and inter-board comparability
Plans set out for re-sit opportunities
Dr Ian Stockford will be leaving Ofqual at the end of the year
Release of consultation on marking reviews, appeals and related changes
Presentations from the Ofqual15 conference
Assessing the future: your qualification, our regulation
Register for the Ofqual conference, 8 December 2015
November 2015
Assessment arrangements unveiled for GCSE design and technology
Ofqual launches further consultation on reformed qualifications for 2017
October 2015
Regulating vocational qualifications: implementing our regulatory strategy
Ofqual is looking to recruit subject experts
Key changes to qualifications regulation come into effect
How qualifications can reflect the FELTAG recommendations
September 2015
GCSE, AS and A level reform: It all adds up
Reforming Regulation of Vocational Qualifications
Ofqual to introduce new Regulated Qualifications Framework
Ofqual sends 'postcards' to schools
Ofqual launches further consultation on reformed qualifications for 2017
August 2015
Summer 2015 GCSE results: a brief explanation
Summer 2015 AS and A level results: a brief explanation
Ofqual issues final report into OCR summer marking 2014
Ofqual Chief Regulator announces departure
July 2015
Ofqual launches consultation on GCSEs, AS and A levels for 2017
General qualifications appointment at Ofqual
June 2015
Revised GCSE maths sample assessment materials being published
Assessment arrangements for GCSE English language
Improving how you search for information about qualifications
Perceptions of A levels and GCSEs in England: wave 13
National reference tests: an overview
May 2015
Actions in response to Ofqual's GCSE maths research report
Further decisions for completing GCSE, AS and A level reform
April 2015
Ofqual signs national reference tests contract
March 2015
New National Reference Tests to launch in 2017
Decisions for completing GCSE, AS and A level reform
Teacher Ethics in Assessment symposium
Consulting on a new regulated qualifications framework
A new approach to GCSE science practical assessment
February 2015
Professor Terri Scott appointed to Ofqual board
An update from Ofqual on A level reform
Qualifications' place in a high performing vocational system
Ofqual confirms further assessment arrangements for 2016
Ofqual responds to government's pledge to reduce teacher workload
GCSE maths reforms and our research programme
January 2015
Webinar on GCSE science practicals: recording and questions
Improvements to the quality and assessment of functional skills
Decisions following consultation on GCSEs and A levels
December 2014
Decisions following consultation on AS and A level subjects
Ofqual publishes report into summer 2014 exams
Ofqual consults on changes to GCSE science practicals
Ofqual supports new teaching measures in England
Ofqual announces decisions following 2015 subjects consultation
November 2014
Setting standards for new GCSEs in 2017
Finding your way around Ofqual's new web site
A level reform: Progress and next steps
October 2014
Changes to grading and timing of GCSEs (A* to G): October 2014
Ofqual's approach to quality of marking: summer 2014 exams
Higher expectations on the quality of vocational qualifications
Putting validity at the heart of what we do
September 2014
Improvements to be made to A level foreign languages
Ofqual to hold consultation events on new GCSEs and A levels
April 2014
GCSE, A level and AS qualification updates from Ofqual