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Let's have a successful exam series
A letter sharing feedback from previous exam years to help schools/colleges have a successful exam series.
New GCSE 9 to 1 grades are here
New GCSEs in England are being graded from 9 to 1, with 9 being the top grade. Combined science will be graded from 9-9 to 1-1 from 2018.
Consultation: teacher involvement in the development of confidential assessment materials
Ofqual consults on teacher involvement in the development of confidential assessment materials.
GCSE computer science assessment arrangements
Students studying GCSE computer science from this September will be assessed by exam only in 2020.
Implementing functional skills reform
We want your views on the proposals, draft rules and guidance we are proposing for functional skills qualifications in English and mathematics.
Regulating apprenticeship end point assessments
Consultation on conditions, guidance and requirements for Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end point assessments (EPAs).
Latest
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Letters from Ofqual to awarding organisations
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- Collection
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AEA qualification-level guidance
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- Statutory guidance
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AEA qualification-level conditions and requirements
- published
- Regulation
What we do
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Ofqual is a non-ministerial department.
Documents
Our announcements
Our consultations
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Regulating Advanced Extension Awards
- Consultation outcome
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Rules and regulations on teacher involvement in exam development
- Closed consultation
Our publications
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AEA qualification-level guidance
- Statutory guidance
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AEA qualification-level conditions and requirements
- Regulation
Our statistics
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Vocational and other qualifications quarterly: January to March 2018
- National Statistics
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Entries for GCSE, AS and A level: summer 2018 exam series
- Official Statistics
Our management
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Sally Collier
Chief Regulator, Ofqual
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Roger Taylor
Chair, Ofqual
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Dr Michelle Meadows
Executive Director for Strategy, Risk and Research, Ofqual
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Phil Beach CBE
Executive Director for Vocational and Technical Qualifications, Ofqual
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Julie Swan
Executive Director for General Qualifications, Ofqual
Contact Ofqual
Office address
Spring Place
Herald Avenue
Coventry
CV5 6UB
Email public.enquiries@ofqual.gov.uk
Telephone 0300 303 3344
The phone line is open on weekdays from 9am to 5pm except bank holidays.
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