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Criteria for assessing applications to be recognised by Ofqual to develop or award regulated qualifications.
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.
How to interpret our rules, including defined terms
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).
This advice note provides support to awarding organisations to further understand the process through which Ofqual investigates potential non-compliance with Ofqual’s regulatory framework.
Approval of Application under the Business Appointment Rules with conditions regarding departure of Executive Director Dr Ian Stockford.
An explanation of the GCSE 9 to 1 grade scale and how it compares to the previous A* to G scale.
Explaining how GCSE and A level grade boundaries work: why they change yearly, how standards are maintained, and how final grades are determined fairly.
This joint contingency plan is in place to deal with any major disruption that may affect exam candidates.
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.
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.
Rules about providing information on qualification fees and features, packaging qualifications with other products or services, and invoicing.
Rules and regulations for ESOL qualifications.
Recent news and key messages from Ofqual on regulated qualifications, examinations and assessments.
How to use this handbook
Guide to the submission process.
Guidance on collecting evidence of student performance to ensure resilience in the qualifications system for GCSE, AS and A levels, Project Qualifications and AEA.
Guidance for assigning regulated qualifications to a Sector Subject Area (SSA) when they are placed on Ofqual's Register of Regulated Qualifications.
Rules and regulations for Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments
Guidance for students, parents and schools to help students avoid making mistakes which could lose them marks or lead to disqualification from an exam.
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