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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.
Rules about appeals, complaints and the content, design and issuing of certificates
Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in English
For Level 3, Level 1/2 and Level 2 vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) used for progression and taken alongside or in place of A-levels and GCSEs.
The gateway enables you to communicate and seek information about what it means, and involves, to be recognised and regulated by Ofqual.
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).
This guide provides you with information about this year’s arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It also explains what support is in place when taking exams and assessments.
How to use this handbook
Rules and regulations for ESOL qualifications.
Criteria for assessing applications to be recognised by Ofqual to develop or award regulated qualifications.
This guide provides you with information about 2023’s arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It also explains what support is in place when taking or retaking exams and assessments.
Rules and regulations for all functional skills qualifications.
Guide to the submission process.
Overview of the support being provided for each qualification for students taking GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022.
Rules about providing information on qualification fees and features, packaging qualifications with other products or services, and invoicing.
Guidance for schools, colleges and other exam or assessment centres on qualifications arrangements for 2024.
How GCSEs, AS and A levels are marked and moderated.
Confirmed apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) for standards regulated by Ofqual.
Rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels.
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