Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Remote assessment and invigilation in vocational and technical qualifications

Emma Scott, 1 March 2021 - Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vocational and technical qualifications

Disruptions from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have heralded many changes to the way we live our lives, including how qualifications are delivered and awarded to students.

Consultation update and a proposal for externally-set papers

Simon Lebus, 29 January 2021 - A levels and GCSEs, Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Our joint consultation with the Department for Education on awarding GCSE, AS and A level grades closes today (29 January) and we have already received over 90,000 responses. It is hugely important for those who will be affected by these arrangements to be able to shape the way ahead.

How 2021 could look for students and learners – we want your views

Simon Lebus, 15 January 2021 - A levels and GCSEs, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vocational and technical qualifications

Ofqual and the Department for Education are jointly consulting on arrangements for awarding grades for GCSE, AS and A levels this summer and on awarding arrangements for a range of vocational and technical qualifications.

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