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Featured
Blog post
Using AI in marking: why technical capability, fairness, and transparency all matter
This blog offers a taster of new Ofqual research exploring artificial intelligence’s potential role in marking, as well as its current capabilities and constraints.

Research and analysis
Principles of AI use in marking
This working paper explores the principles and implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in high stakes marking, specifically within the context of qualifications regulated by Ofqual in England.

Guidance
Ofqual student guide to exams and assessments in 2026
This guide provides information about arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It explains what you need to know before, during and after your exams and assessments.

Guidance
Ofqual guide for schools and colleges 2026
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.

Open consultation
Regulating on-screen assessment
Ofqual is consulting on its proposed approach to the regulation of on-screen assessment in GCSEs, AS and A levels.

Press release
Ofqual fines Pearson £2 million for rule breaches affecting thousands of students
Exam board issued more than £2 million in combined penalties for breaking Ofqual regulations in 3 cases.

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