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Information about how headteachers, or someone with delegated authority, can request to reschedule the key stage 2 (KS2) tests.
Information for exams officers about using the Parcelforce Worldwide yellow label service to dispatch exam scripts for general qualifications.
This guide provides information for examination centres in England using…
The Standards and Testing Agency partners with awarding organisations and…
This guide provides information about arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It explains what you need to know before, during and after your exams and assessments.
Arrangements for exams and assessments Your school or college enters you…
How should I prepare for my exams and assessments? Speak to your teachers…
How are my exams and assessments marked? After you have taken your exam or…
How do I request a review of my results? If you think there has been a…
Ofqual You can find the most up to date information about the arrangements…
Ask Ofqual questions, make a complaint, ask to see recorded information held by Ofqual, report malpractice or wrongdoing.
Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
Ofqual is working with government and the education sector to deliver significant changes to qualifications in England. You can find the latest updates here.
Find out about Ofqual's rules for the qualifications and assessments we regulate.
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.
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.
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual.
Criteria for assessing applications to be recognised by Ofqual to develop or award regulated qualifications.
This joint contingency plan is in place to deal with any major disruption that may affect exam candidates.
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.
The criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation.
Advice and guidance for students on how to cope with pressure associated with test and exam anxiety.
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 new Functional Skills qualifications in English
Report allegations of malpractice to Ofqual and understand what to expect from us
Rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels.
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