Policy papers and consultations

Proposals to modify the assessment requirements for GCSEs in modern foreign languages in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 5 November 2020

Proposals to modify the assessment requirements for some GCSEs, AS and A levels in response to disruption to education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 3 August 2020

We are seeking views on proposed changes to the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 1 July 2020

An Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA consultation on changes to regulations governing recognised awarding organisations in England, Wales & Northern Ireland.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 29 June 2020

Consultation on grading specified general qualifications in 2020: GCSEs, AS, A levels, Extended Project Qualifications and Advanced Extension Award.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 16 June 2020

Consultation on the legal establishment and location of awarding organisations regulated by Ofqual.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 19 May 2020

Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating the Technical Award qualifications listed on school and college performance tables by the Department for Education.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 18 February 2020

Consulting on conditions, requirements and guidance relating to how awarding organisations control assessment judgements made by schools and colleges.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 12 February 2020

We're inviting proposals to add activities to the published list.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 10 September 2019

Consultation on changes to the Ofqual Exam Procedures Review Service (EPRS)

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 28 June 2019

New curriculum introduction in September 2020.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 25 June 2019

DfE is seeking views on draft regulations, statutory guidance and a regulatory impact assessment for relationships and sex education and health education.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 25 June 2019

The reception baseline assessment (RBA) is scheduled to be introduced in all state-funded primary schools in September 2020.

• From: Department for Education
• Updated: 14 May 2019

Updating our rules and guidance for GCSE, AS, A level and Project qualifications.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 23 April 2019

This consultation is about how the programming skills of students taking GCSE computer science should be assessed.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 18 February 2019

Changes to our rules for GCSEs, AS and A levels in music and dance.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 29 January 2019

Consultation on rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 12 December 2018

This paper outlines Credible Options for a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) engagement strategy across the NDA Group, considering the current environment around skills and wider issues.

• From: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
• Updated: 14 November 2018

Ofqual's first consultation on the new technical qualifications which form a part of the government’s T Level study programme.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 3 September 2018

Conditions and guidance on teacher involvement in the development of confidential assessment materials for qualifications in England.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 19 July 2018