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Chief Regulator at Ofqual, Sir Ian Bauckham, writes to school governors and trustees about 2025 qualification results and the 2026 assessment series.
Dear governor or trustee, As Ofqual’s Chief Regulator and with over 2…
The Chief Regulator at Ofqual has said that students collecting their results today are well-prepared to seize the opportunities of tomorrow, whether in further education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Students receiving results today can have full confidence in the value of their grades, Ofqual's Chief Regulator has said.
Ofqual is withdrawing its official statistics on access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A levels from 2014 to 2024 after identifying issues with the data.
Regulator launches strategy to maintain standards, quality and trust in qualifications in a ‘changing world’.
New British Sign Language (BSL) consultation marks significant progress towards a fresh qualification that has the potential to connect communities.
The regulator is to refine its approach to ensure awarding organisations continue to offer high quality qualifications.
The Privy Council has confirmed the appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regulator of Ofqual.
Awarding body Pearson put the integrity of exam papers at risk and failed to monitor examiners’ conflicts of interest.
The Education Secretary has appointed a permanent Chair of Ofqual to take up the role for three years.
Regulator Ofqual is seeking views of awarding organisations, students and teachers in a consultation over a proposed update to its Conditions.
A letter written to higher education admissions officers to ensure they are fully aware of grading arrangements for the qualifications that Ofqual regulates for the 2024 to 2025 admissions cycle.
A letter addressed to governors and trustees of schools and colleges about 2024 qualification results.
A letter to school and college heads written by Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.
The Secretary of State’s letter to Ofqual outlining DfE's decision on arrangements for GCSE maths, physics and combined science in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE has been announced as the preferred candidate for the role at Ofqual following a recruitment and assessment process.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
As the 2024 exam season starts, Ofqual is reminding everyone involved in exams and assessments of the risks of malpractice.
A speech given by Ofqual's Chief Regulator, Dr Jo Saxton, at the Wellington Festival of Education.
A letter addressed to governors and trustees of schools and colleges about 2023 qualification results.
A letter to higher education admissions officers about arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels and vocational qualifications in 2023.
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