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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.
Regulator Ofqual is seeking views of awarding organisations, students and teachers in a consultation over a proposed update to its Conditions.
Ofsted has today published the final part in its series of Best start in life research reviews relating to early years education.
Ofsted has today published a report looking at how schools support children to develop the foundational knowledge and skills they need by the end of key stage 1, to give them the best chance of educational success later on.
Education Secretary announces resumption of procurement for Tackling Antisemitism in Education
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.
Professor Becky Francis has launched a call for evidence seeking views on the current curriculum and assessment system to help shape the future of education.
Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND to receive support to progress their musical talent and interests.
Bridget Phillipson's speech at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Education at a Glance annual report launch event
Hundreds of thousands of young people celebrate today as they receive their GCSE and VTQ results today.
Grading has continued as normal in summer 2024, following the return to pre-pandemic standards last year. Overall GCSE results are similar to summer 2023.
Covering Technical Awards and Technical Certificates approved for reporting in Department for Education (DfE) performance tables.
Grading has continued as normal in summer 2024, following the return to pre-pandemic standards last year. Overall A level results are similar to summer 2023.
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.
Ahead of a huge summer of sport in 2024, schools will receive new guidance on delivering two hours of PE a week, and equal access to sport and PE.
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