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Rules about marking, Centre Assessments Standards Scrutiny (including Moderation), setting specified levels of attainment and results
This guide explains what schools, colleges and other exam or assessment centres can expect from awarding organisations regulated by Ofqual and the arrangements for qualifications in 2026.
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.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Ofqual is consulting on its proposed approach to the regulation of on-screen assessment in GCSEs, AS and A levels.
Useful information on how qualifications are graded, produced with headteachers and teachers in mind but helpful for anyone with an interest in learning more.
Find out about Ofqual's rules for the qualifications and assessments we regulate.
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
Ofqual has ordered the University of West London (UWL) to pay a penalty of £150,000 and £10,000 in costs for breaches of its General Conditions of Recognition.
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