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An explanation of the GCSE 9 to 1 grade scale and how it compares to the previous A* to G scale.
GCSEs in England have been graded on a 9 to 1 scale since 2017. This…
Dates for last teaching, last exams and resits in legacy GCSEs, AS and A levels.
Consultations that Ofqual has run on the reform of qualifications to be taught from September 2015.
An overview of what changes will be made to GCSE, AS and A level qualifications between 2015 and 2020.
A summary of changes to AS and A levels from 2015.
A table setting out the specific subjects in which qualifications are being reformed to meet the requirements set by each regulator.
A table showing the status of subjects being accredited for teaching from September 2018.
A table showing the status of subjects being accredited for teaching from September 2016.
A table showing the status of subjects being accredited for teaching from September 2017.
Details of the reforms being made to GCSEs, AS and A levels.
A pack of slides with information from Ofqual and the Department for Education that teachers can use to explain the reforms to parents.
A list of GCSEs, AS levels and A levels that Ofqual have accredited to be taught from September 2015.
April 2014 summary of the changes Ofqual is making to AS and A levels and why.
A table listing the subjects that are not being reformed and the reasons why.
Document and infographic explaining the similarities and differences in qualifications regulated in each jurisdiction.
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