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A guide for students on how GCSEs, A levels, vocational and technical qualifications are graded and awarded in the academic year 2021 to 2022.
The last 2 years have been tough for students. That’s why we put in place an unprecedented package of support to make the path back to pre-pandemic arrangements as smooth as possible.
Ofqual: rolling update
Guidance
Information on qualifications which have been disrupted by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Overview of the support being provided for each qualification for students taking GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022.
Advice and guidance for students on how to cope with pressure associated with test and exam anxiety.
Ofqual seeks views on its detailed proposals for regulating a range of academic and technical level 3 qualifications.
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53 to 55 Butts Road
Coventry
CV1 3BH
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Our phone line is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except on Bank Holidays.
During A level and GCSE results weeks, our opening times are different.
Tuesday 16 August: 8am to 6pm
Wednesday 17 August: 8am to 6pm
Thursday 18 August: 8am to 8pm
Friday 19 August: 8am to 8pm
Saturday 20 August: 9am to 5pm
Sunday 21 August: 9am to 5pm
Monday 22 August: 8am to 6pm
Tuesday 23 August: 8am to 6pm
Wednesday 24 August: 8am to 6pm
Thursday 25 August: 8am to 8pm
Friday 26 August: 8am to 8pm
Saturday 27 August: 9am to 5pm
Sunday 28 August: 9am to 5pm
Monday 29 August: 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 30 August: 8am to 6pm
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