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Government and Ofqual confirm exam arrangements for students in 2023
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
GCSE results higher than in 2019 and lower than in 2021 in line with plans set out by Ofqual last year, ensuring fairness for students.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Covering Technical Awards and Technical Certificates approved for reporting in Department for Education (DfE) performance tables.
First summer exams since 2019 – this year’s grades explained.
Strong support in consultation for guidance published today to benefit students with SEND.
A letter from Chief Regulator Jo Saxton to heads of schools and colleges, ahead of GCSE, AS and A level exams starting on 16 May 2022.
A letter to responsible officers of exam boards to confirm the date when advance information should be published for November exams.
Letter from Ofqual to exam boards, informing them of the requirement to publish advance information for exams.
A series of programmes to help disadvantaged pupils boost their maths and literacy skills will be delivered from January
A letter sent to the heads of secondary schools and FE colleges from Chief Regulator Jo Saxton.
A statement on the National Reference Test (NRT) results we published today.
Letters to centres, students and private candidates about arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels and vocational qualifications in 2022.
Ofqual’s approach to grading for GCSE, AS and A levels to be fair to students: a transition year in 2022.
This year's GCSE outcomes explained after teacher-assessed grades.
Covering Level 1/2 and Level 2 qualifications included in performance tables in England.
Ofqual is consulting on proposed revisions to the way the Exam Procedures Review Service (EPRS) will operate for qualifications awarded in summer 2021.
Statistical information in a range of different topic areas is now available in one place.
Ofqual’s response to the Department for Education’s consultation on Post Qualification Admissions reform.
Students taking GCSEs, A levels and many other qualifications this year are being offered important support with a new guide from Ofqual.
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