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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.
Examples of pupils' work to demonstrate teacher assessment (TA) judgements in science at the end of key stage 2.
Materials for administering the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the 2023 key stage 1 English reading test.
Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional English grammar, punctuation and spelling test in 2024.
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.
This guidance is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to support schools and local authorities when submitting data on the Primary Assessment Gateway.
Guidance about teaching citizenship in England.
Subject content, aims and learning objectives for French, German and Spanish GCSEs from 2024.
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.
Latest information and deadlines relating to primary school assessments.
Guides for parents of primary and secondary age pupils that schools can use to communicate with them about teaching relationships and health education.
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.
Materials used to administer the modified large print (MLP) and braille versions of the optional English reading test in 2024.
The self-assessment form, essential core criteria and supporting information for SSP programme validation applicants.
This leaflet contains information for parents about the engagement model teacher assessment tool.
Information for parents about the optional assessments at the end of key stage 1.
Subject content, aims and learning objectives for modern foreign language GCSEs for teaching from 2016.
Subject content, aims and learning objectives for GCSE in history for teaching from 2016.
Recent news and key messages from Ofqual on regulated qualifications, examinations and assessments.
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