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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.
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual.
This joint contingency plan is in place to deal with any major disruption that may affect exam candidates.
Classroom resources to help teachers, headteachers and their senior leadership teams explain GCSE and A level marking and grading to their students.
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).
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.
This advice note supports awarding organisations in understanding how existing rules and guidance apply to the risks of malpractice arising from use of AI tools.
Confirmed apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) for standards regulated by Ofqual.
This document sets out Ofqual's regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering Apprenticeship Assessments.
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.
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 document sets out Ofqual's regulatory requirements for all Apprenticeship Assessments, which will come into effect on 1 April 2026.
How to use this handbook
How you can raise concerns about your employer’s role in delivering a qualification regulated by Ofqual.
Rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels.
Classroom resources designed to help teachers and school and college leaders develop an approach to the use of AI in assessed work, and to speak to students about it.
Rules and regulations for Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments
How Ofqual will use statutory powers to take regulatory action and other less formal action to support awarding organisations to comply with their conditions of recognition.
Regulatory conditions, requirements and guidance for awarding organisations offering Alternative Academic and Technical Occupation Qualifications at Level 3.
Overview of the support being provided for each qualification for students taking GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022.
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