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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.
Support for students affected by illness, injury, or other events outside of their control.
Subject matter specialists provide invaluable advice to Ofqual as we carry out our role in regulating qualifications. Find out how to apply to be one.
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Rules and regulations for all functional skills qualifications.
These conditions and requirements apply to Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that are approved for public funding by the Secretary of State as a Progression Qualification.
Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in English
Regulatory conditions, requirements and guidance for awarding organisations offering Alternative Academic and Technical Occupation Qualifications at Level 3.
An MoU describing how Ofqual and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education will work together.
Rules and regulations for ESOL qualifications.
How to use this handbook
This guide provides you with information about 2023’s arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It also explains what support is in place when taking or retaking exams and assessments.
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).
Progress of Essential Digital Skills Qualifications and Digital Functional Skills Qualifications through Ofqual's technical evaluation 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.
Rules and regulations for Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments
Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in mathematics
Rules and regulations for Functional Skills qualifications in maths.
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