A levels and GCSEs
Today we will receive the first submissions from exam boards seeking accreditation for new GCSEs, AS and A levels for first teaching from September 2017. Our accreditation process is designed to make sure exam boards can deliver qualifications of a good …
Ofqual is set to conduct research on the impact of native speakers on exam results in A level modern foreign languages (MFLs). To ensure our research is as accurate as possible we’re asking for help from schools so that we …
Our full consultation and student survey covering proposals to change the review and appeals system for GCSEs, AS and A levels closed on Friday 11 March. Ofqual's Associate Director of Communications, Chris Shadforth, takes a closer look at some of …
As our consultation for changes in the Enquiries about Results and appeals system draws to a close, I want to reflect on the rationale for this important piece of work and what will happen next. First, some context. About 4.8 …
I thought it would be helpful to reflect on the inter-subject comparability conference that Ofqual held last week (4 February). I want to do so for two reasons. The first is to capture some of the vibrant discussion that we enjoyed during the …
I hope that many of you are aware that we are developing a National Reference Test to provide additional information to support the awarding of GCSEs. If not, you can find out more about why we are developing it. I wanted …
Every school and teacher wants to give their pupils the best chance of success when sitting their GCSEs or A levels. One choice they have is which exam board’s specification to adopt in each subject each year. As such, debates …
Dear Sir Michael I refer to your comments broadcast in a recent LBC radio phone-in concerning Ramadan, which have been picked up by a number of the national newspapers today. I would like to confirm that exams have not been …
Ofqual staff hold a great deal of knowledge regarding, among other things, assessment practices, standards, regulatory policy, and compliance. However, as a relatively small organisation, we do not have the necessary in-house subject expertise to address the full range of …
Earlier this year we announced our plans to develop and pilot a national reference test. Some teachers, parents and students are understandably concerned about “yet another test”, but others are positive, appreciating why we think it right to try and …