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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.
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 use this handbook
This document sets out Ofqual's regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering Apprenticeship Assessments.
Rules and regulations for the V Level qualification in digital systems and data, taught from September 2027.
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.
Rules and regulations for all functional skills qualifications.
Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for Occupational Certificates.
Confirmed apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) for standards regulated by Ofqual.
Rules about providing information on qualification fees and features, packaging qualifications with other products or services, and invoicing.
Rules and regulations for ESOL qualifications.
Rules and guidance about assessment objectives and assessment strategies for Technical Qualifications
Rules and regulations for the V Level qualification in education, taught from September 2027.
Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for the V Level qualification in accounting and finance.
Rules and regulations for Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments
Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for the V Level qualification in digital systems and data.
This document sets out Ofqual's regulatory requirements for all Apprenticeship Assessments, which will come into effect on 1 April 2026.
Report allegations of malpractice to Ofqual and understand what to expect from us
Ofqual's formal legal list of Regulatory Documents (documents containing additional rules and guidance for regulated qualifications).
Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in English
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