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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.
A letter to students, explaining how exam marking and grade boundaries work, what to do if results aren't what you expected and how to prepare for results day.
What you need to know at a glance The tried and tested process for marking…
A message to school and college leaders written by Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.
Dear school and college leaders, Now that the 2025 summer series is…
Ofqual launches consultation on new regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessments, seeking views from employers, providers and apprentices.
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.
A speech by Catherine Large, Executive Director of Vocational and Technical Qualifications at Ofqual, to the Education and Training Federation spring conference.
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.
Ofqual routinely analyses how results for students with different protected characteristics and socio-economic status vary. Dr Ian Stockford, Executive Director for Standards, offers analysis of results in 2024.
The Education Secretary has appointed a permanent Chair of Ofqual to take up the role for three years.
A new Counter Fraud Action Plan from exam regulator Ofqual lays out ways for organisations to work together to tackle qualification fraud.
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.
A letter from Ofqual's Chief Regulator responding to the Secretary of State’s letter asking Ofqual for exam boards to continue providing support materials for GCSEs in maths, physics and combined science.
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.
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