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As the 2024 exam season starts, Ofqual is reminding everyone involved in exams and assessments of the risks of malpractice.
This joint contingency plan is in place to deal with any major disruption that may affect exam candidates.
This document was updated in October 2023 to include Ofqual’s final…
Resources to support exams officers in their important role, covering GCSE, A level, T Level and vocational and technical qualification (VTQ) assessments
Graphics giving top tips for exams officers during the 2024 VTQ results season.
Guide to the submission process.
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual.
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual for vocational and technical qualifications.
Guide to Ofqual's submission process.
The ABS proposals are a curriculum reform – they set a new vision for what students should learn post-16, at what level and with what balance across subjects.
A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under their Ofqual recognition.
Rules and regulations for all functional skills qualifications.
Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in mathematics
Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in English
Additional rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
Interpreting these rules and guidance, including defined terms
Additional rules and guidance for Essential Digital Skills Qualifications
Additional rules and guidance for qualifications used in school performance tables
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