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Information for Level 3, Level 1/2 and Level 2 vocational and technical qualifications used for progression and taken alongside or in place of A-levels and GCSEs.
A series of 'postcards' outlining the work Ofqual is doing, with an emphasis on current reforms to qualifications in England.
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).
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Recent updates regarding regulated qualifications.
Grade descriptors for GCSEs graded 9 to 1. Designed to provide an indication of the likely level of performance at grades 2, 5 and 8.
Ofqual has issued BSC with a notice requiring it to pay a fine of £5,000. Ofqual had previously given notice it intended fine BSC, following a settlement agreement.
Rules and regulations for ESOL qualifications.
How to use this handbook
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 2025.
Guidance on collecting evidence of student performance to ensure resilience in the qualifications system for GCSE, AS and A levels, Project Qualifications and AEA.
Rules about providing information on qualification fees and features, packaging qualifications with other products or services, and invoicing.
Ofqual intends to accept a Settlement Proposal from British Safety Council after finding BSC breached some of the General Conditions of Recognition.
Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in English
The gateway enables you to communicate and seek information about what it means, and involves, to be recognised and regulated by Ofqual.
Rules and regulations for all functional skills qualifications.
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