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Sir Ian Bauckham CBE named as interim Chief Regulator

Sir Ian Bauckham CBE named as interim Chief Regulator

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

New interim Chief Regulator at Ofqual....

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Ofqual announces steps to secure parity for students taking vocational qualifications

Ofqual announces steps to secure parity for students taking vocational qualifications

Thursday, 12 October 2023

Building on the success of the 2023 action plan, Ofqual confirms measures that will embed the timely delivery of vocational results....

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Dr Jo Saxton to stand down as Chief Regulator of Ofqual

Dr Jo Saxton to stand down as Chief Regulator of Ofqual

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Statement on the resignation of Dr Jo Saxton as Chief Regulator....

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Guide to GCSE results for England, summer 2023

Guide to GCSE results for England, summer 2023

Thursday, 24 August 2023

GCSE results return to pre-pandemic levels with protection in place to recognise the disruption students have faced....

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Guide to the 2023 Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 2 qualification results for VTQs in England

Guide to the 2023 Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 2 qualification results for VTQs in England

Thursday, 24 August 2023

Covering Technical Awards and Technical Certificates approved for reporting in Department for Education (DfE) performance tables. ...

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Guide to AS and A level results for England, summer 2023

Guide to AS and A level results for England, summer 2023

Thursday, 17 August 2023

Two-year plan sees results return to pre-pandemic levels. Disruption recognised with grade protection for students....

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Guide to the 2023 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England

Guide to the 2023 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England

Thursday, 17 August 2023

Covering Applied General qualifications, T Levels, and other vocational and technical qualifications approved for reporting in the Department for Educ...

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Dr Jo Saxton's speech at the Wellington Festival of Education

Dr Jo Saxton's speech at the Wellington Festival of Education

Friday, 07 July 2023

A speech given by Ofqual's Chief Regulator, Dr Jo Saxton, at the Wellington Festival of Education....

AELP National Conference, 27 June 2023

AELP National Conference, 27 June 2023

Thursday, 29 June 2023

A speech by Catherine Large OBE, Executive Director for Vocational and Technical Qualifications at the Association of Employment and Learning Provider...

334,000 Level 3 VTQs due to be awarded to students this summer

334,000 Level 3 VTQs due to be awarded to students this summer

Friday, 16 June 2023

Action Plan milestone signals first significant step towards parity of treatment across qualifications....

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Dr Catherine McClellan reappointed to Ofqual Board

Dr Catherine McClellan reappointed to Ofqual Board

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Dr McClellan will be an Ofqual Board member for a further 3 years...

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Open College Network West Midlands surrenders Ofqual recognition.

Open College Network West Midlands surrenders Ofqual recognition.

Friday, 31 March 2023

Open College Network West Midlands is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation ...

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London Institute of Banking & Finance surrenders Ofqual recognition

London Institute of Banking & Finance surrenders Ofqual recognition

Friday, 31 March 2023

The London Institute of Banking & Finance is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Catherine Large OBE at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference

Catherine Large OBE at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference

Friday, 17 March 2023

Ofqual's Executive Director for Vocational and Technical Qualifications discusses apprenticeship end point assessments (EPA), changes to the EPA marke...

Institute of British Sign Language surrenders Ofqual recognition

Institute of British Sign Language surrenders Ofqual recognition

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

The institute is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation. ...

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Skillsfirst Awards Limited surrenders Ofqual recognition

Skillsfirst Awards Limited surrenders Ofqual recognition

Friday, 03 February 2023

Skillsfirst Awards Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Fire Risk Management Limited surrenders Ofqual recognition

Fire Risk Management Limited surrenders Ofqual recognition

Friday, 03 February 2023

Fire Risk Management Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Sir Ian Bauckham CBE at the Sixth Form Colleges Association winter conference

Sir Ian Bauckham CBE at the Sixth Form Colleges Association winter conference

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Ofqual’s Chair looks ahead to assessment and examination results in 2023....

Ofqual seeks views on rules for level 2 and below qualifications

Ofqual seeks views on rules for level 2 and below qualifications

Tuesday, 10 January 2023

Consultation begins on regulation of level 2 and below qualifications leading to employment. ...

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Further analysis of 2021 National Reference Tests

Further analysis of 2021 National Reference Tests

Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Study of year 11 English and maths performance in 2021 compared with 2020, and perceptions from 2021....

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Ofqual to introduce vocational qualifications results deadline

Ofqual to introduce vocational qualifications results deadline

Thursday, 15 December 2022

Reports on 2022 assessments reflect on unique year and present actions to secure timely vocational and technical qualification results for students in...

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Plans to support students in 2023 exams confirmed

Plans to support students in 2023 exams confirmed

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Decisions for GCSE maths, physics, combined science and modern foreign languages published following consultations. ...

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Ian Bauckham CBE at the Schools and Academies Show 2022

Ian Bauckham CBE at the Schools and Academies Show 2022

Friday, 18 November 2022

The Chair of Ofqual discusses plans for exams and grading for 2023 and considers the future of exams and assessment, including increased use of techno...

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications

Thursday, 17 November 2022

Understanding ESOL Skills for Life (SfL) qualifications: assessment properties, comparability, core curriculum and CEFR alignment. ...

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Research report examines views of assessments during pandemic

Research report examines views of assessments during pandemic

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Publication today reports students’ experiences and perceptions after exams cancellation in 2021. ...

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Manpower Services Ltd surrenders Ofqual recognition

Manpower Services Ltd surrenders Ofqual recognition

Wednesday, 07 September 2022

Manpower Services Ltd is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation....

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Guide to the 2022 Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 2 qualification results for VTQs in England

Guide to the 2022 Level 1, Level 1/2 and Level 2 qualification results for VTQs in England

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Covering Technical Awards and Technical Certificates approved for reporting in Department for Education (DfE) performance tables....

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Guide to GCSE results for England, summer 2022

Guide to GCSE results for England, summer 2022

Thursday, 25 August 2022

First summer exams since 2019 – this year’s grades explained....

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Guide to the 2022 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England

Guide to the 2022 Level 3 qualification results for VTQs in England

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Covering Applied General qualifications, T levels, and other vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) approved for reporting in DfE performance ...

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Guide to AS and A level results in England, summer 2022

Guide to AS and A level results in England, summer 2022

Thursday, 18 August 2022

First summer exams since 2019 – this year’s grades explained....

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