Policy papers and consultations

Ofqual invites views on proposed adaptations to the assessment of GCSEs in mathematics, physics and combined science for students in England taking exams in 2024.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 19 December 2023

• Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs in 2024

  Proposals at a glance Ofqual invites your views on proposed adaptations to…

Ensuring resilience across all regulated qualifications, with guidance for gathering evidence of student performance in GCSE, AS and A levels, Project qualifications and Advanced Extension Award in maths.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 21 September 2023

• Ensuring the resilience of the qualifications system

  Proposals at a glance Exams and formal assessments went ahead in 2022 for…

Consultation proposals for gathering evidence of student performance in GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA qualifications to support qualification system resilience in 2023.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 30 November 2022

• Ensuring the resilience of the qualifications system in 2023: GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA

  Proposals at a glance We welcomed the return of exams and other formal…

We are seeking views on this draft guidance for awarding organisations on producing accessible assessments – including exams.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 12 May 2022

Consultation on proposed changes to the assessment arrangements for GCSE French, German and Spanish

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 14 January 2022

Replacing our statutory guidance on malpractice and maladministration.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 26 November 2021

Consultation proposals for contingency arrangements for the award of GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA qualifications in 2022.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 11 November 2021

We are seeking views on the proposed guidance as part of the general qualifications alternative awarding framework.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 8 June 2021

Updating our approach to intervening when things go wrong.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 28 May 2021

Consultation on the detail of the VTQ Contingency Regulatory Framework.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 24 March 2021

Technical consultation on Conditions and Requirements for GCSE, GCE, AEA and Project qualifications in summer 2021.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 24 March 2021

Proposals to modify the assessment requirements for some GCSEs, AS and A levels in response to disruption to education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 3 August 2020

An Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA consultation on changes to regulations governing recognised awarding organisations in England, Wales & Northern Ireland.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 29 June 2020

Consultation on the legal establishment and location of awarding organisations regulated by Ofqual.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 19 May 2020

Consultation on Ofqual’s approach to regulating the Technical Award qualifications listed on school and college performance tables by the Department for Education.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 18 February 2020

Consulting on conditions, requirements and guidance relating to how awarding organisations control assessment judgements made by schools and colleges.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 12 February 2020

Consultation on changes to the Ofqual Exam Procedures Review Service (EPRS)

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 28 June 2019

Updating our rules and guidance for GCSE, AS, A level and Project qualifications.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 23 April 2019

We're seeking views on guidance on maintaining confidentiality of assessment materials, including the conduct of specified training events.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 11 May 2018

We're seeking views on our proposals to withdraw all our rules and guidance for principal learning and Diploma qualifications.

• From: Ofqual
• Updated: 28 June 2017