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This report looks at the impact of leadership on pupil outcomes, particularly the leadership of the headteacher.
Participation rates in higher education: academic year 2006 to 2007 to academic year 2008 to 2009
Examples of recent uses of higher education statistical products and data
Research into the regulation of exams, assessments and qualifications.
Research by Ofqual and QCA into fairness in exams and qualifications assessments.
Research by Ofqual and QCA on the validity of assessment.
This document outlines findings from the 'Leitch review of skills' and summarises its recommendations.
Ofqual's research into malpractice.
Research by Ofqual and QCA into the economics of qualifications and exams.
Thinking about what makes a successful school leader is your first step to becoming one.
Research papers by Ofqual and QCA on the comparability of different qualifications.
A series of research papers looking at how the standards of GCSE and A level qualifications has changed over time.
Ofqual's research into non-exam assessment, controlled assessment and coursework.
Historical research by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.
A research paper reviewing quality assurance arrangements for A level standards, originally published by QCA.
Research by Ofqual and QCA into the use of technology in assessment.
Research by Ofqual and QCA into the comparability of qualifications.
A paper describing the methodology used in the 'Fitness for Purpose' project - part of the Dearing Review (1996).
Research by Ofqual and QCA on assessment tasks.
Research into specific topics or issues by Ofqual or QCA.
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