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Ofqual
This collection explains what we are currently doing to deal with problems at the organisations we regulate, and selected recent actions.
Undertaking from British Wheel of Yoga Qualifications (BWYQ) to ensure continuing compliance with our Conditions
The status of apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) where Ofqual has been asked to provide external quality assurance.
Letters to schools and colleges from Chief Regulator Sally Collier about grading of higher tier combined science and MFL GCSEs in 2019.
Decision requiring Industry Qualifications to pay a fine
Access arrangements allow skills and knowledge to be demonstrated by candidates with disabilities, temporary illnesses or special educational needs.
Find out what the role of an external expert involves and how to apply.
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual.
The results of the 2018 People Survey, which looks at staff engagement and experiences of civil servants working at Ofqual.
The Ofqual board is the legal authority responsible for the regulation of qualifications, examinations and assessments.
British Wheel of Yoga Qualifications has been directed to stop registering new learners until it is compliant with Ofqual's regulations.
A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under their Ofqual recognition.
Videos and animations to provide guidance on common questions our Public Enquiries team receive
Number of incidents of malpractice for GCSE, AS and A level in the summer exam series.
Updating our rules and guidance for GCSE, AS, A level and Project qualifications.
These reports covers GCSE, AS and A level exams taken during summer 2018.
Statistics on the number of reviews of marking and moderation (previously known as enquiries about results) for GCSE, AS and A level.
Analysis of the variability over time in the relationships between grades for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and other variables.
Our summer report is being published alongside reviews of marking and moderation statistics and a range of associated analyses.
Anne Milton MP's letter to Sally Collier on proposed guided learning hours for reformed Functional Skills qualifications.
Ofqual calls on awarding organisations to act to address risks to standards.
Evaluation of the functioning of internal assessment in existing national technical and vocational qualifications.
Find out about Ofqual's rules for the qualifications and assessments we regulate
Rules and guidance about recognition of prior learning in Technical Qualifications
Rules and guidance about marking and moderation of Technical Qualifications
Rules and guidance about assessment in Technical Qualifications
Rules and guidance about reviews of marking, reviews of moderation, and appeals in Technical Qualifications
About accreditation of Technical Qualifications
Interpreting these rules and guidance, including defined terms
Rules and guidance on standard setting in Technical Qualifications
About these rules and guidance, including how they relate to the purposes of Technical Qualifications
Additional rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
Rules about the titling of Technical Qualifications, and about assigning values for Guided Learning and Total Qualification Time
Rules and guidance on the application of our general rules to Technical Qualifications, including some general rules which do not apply
Rules and guidance about assessment objectives and assessment strategies for Technical Qualifications
Accrediting qualifications: how and when we do it
Consultation on rules and guidance for Technical Qualifications
The criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation.
Ofqual is looking at new ways to help support Exams Officers in their roles.
The launch sees the publication of the first five episodes of 'Ofqual Explains', a new video series about our regulatory framework.
The number of entries by subject for GCSE in the November exam series in England.
Numbers of adjustments to the marks of candidates who have not been able to demonstrate attainment because of exceptional circumstances.
A guide to Ofqual’s approach to external quality assurance of apprenticeship end-point assessments.
Rules and regulations for awarding organisations that submit data about exams.
Undertaking from University of the Arts London (UAL) to address non-compliance following defects identified by an Ofqual audit.
Undertaking from Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) to address non-compliance following defects identified by an Ofqual audit.
Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, GCEs and Diploma and its components).
Certificates awarded for all vocational qualifications (excluding GCSEs, A levels and the Diploma).
Data on vocational and other qualifications
Research into quality of marking in England's exam system presented at an event in London on 27 November 2018.
Latest research in a comprehensive programme to find and drive improvement in the examination system.
Statistics on the number of entries that were on time and late for GCSE, AS and A level.
Our decision on grading standards in A level science and modern foreign language subjects.
Considering inter-subject comparability for science and language A levels.
Research and analysis into grading vocational and technical assessments.
The outcomes from an exploratory research project into grading practices within regulated Vocational and Technical Qualifications in England.
Views sought on proposals to revise our rules about music and dance performances
Changes to our rules for GCSEs, AS and A levels in music and dance.
This consultation is about how the programming skills of students taking GCSE computer science should be assessed.
Ofqual has launched a consultation on how to assess programming skills as part of GCSE computer science.
Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating Basic Digital Skills Qualifications.
Seeking views on the regulation of new qualifications for Basic Digital Skills.
Undertaking from IAO to address non-compliance following defects identified by an Ofqual audit.
Rules and regulations for using Ofqual's logo, including on exam certificates.
Rules about appeals, complaints and the content, design and issuing of certificates
Rules about marking, moderation, setting specified levels of attainment and results
How to interpret our rules, including defined terms
Rules about setting and delivering assessments, including about the language of assessments, maintaining confidentiality of assessments, reasonable adjustments and special consideration
Rules about providing information on qualification fees and feature, packaging qualifications with other products or services, and invoicing
Rules about arrangements with third parties, including Centres and publishers
Rules and guidance for all awarding organisations and all regulated qualifications
General rules, including about qualification fitness for purpose and accessibility, and about reviewing approach, enquiries and complaints, withdrawing qualifications and information for teachers.
Rules about qualification design and development, including about qualification titling, qualification specifications, credit, and qualification size and level.
Rules about governance of awarding organisations, including management of conflicts of interest, risks, incidents and malpractice
Rules about the relationship between awarding organisations and Ofqual, including in relation to responsible officers, reporting of information and the use of Ofqual's logo
How to use this handbook
Bringing together our general rules and guidance into one accessible online document.
Rock School Ltd will take specific actions to ensure ongoing compliance with Ofqual’s conditions.
A collection of documents published by Ofqual in relation to National Assessments (some of which are also known as SATs).
A report on performance standards in 2018's key stage tests
Information on how quickly Ofqual pays its invoices.
Details of spending over £25k since 1 April 2012
What causes variability in centre level GCSE results year-on-year? Some further analysis
The impact of qualification reform on the practical skills of A level science students.
This report presents data on appeals made for the November 2017 GCSE exam series in England.
A letter to schools and colleges from Chief Regulator Sally Collier, looking ahead to the summer 2019 exam series.
The home of Ofqual on GOV.UK.
Undertaking from Signature to address non-compliance following defects identified by an Ofqual audit.
Undertaking by FDQ to ensure compliance with Ofqual's rules on centre agreements
Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
The results of Ofqual's survey of perceptions of vocational and technical qualifications in England.
How you can raise concerns about your employer’s role in delivering a qualification regulated by Ofqual.
How to make a complaint about an exam board, awarding body or qualification regulated by Ofqual.
Notice of costs recovery relating to the decision to impose a fine on Industry Qualifications
Detail of Special Conditions imposed on OCR in June 2017.
Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, the Diploma and its components).
Information that Ofqual is publishing to meet the requirements of the Business Impact Target
Change of supplier for national assessment test operations from 2020 and Ofqual's role in regulating for the validity of assessments
Information provided by NFER to schools taking part in the 2019 National Reference Test.
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