Last week brought a welcome signal that the government is ready to rethink GCSE maths resits. Education Secretary Lucy Powell acknowledged that failing to get...
In a few short weeks, tens of thousands of young people fresh from receiving their A-level and BTEC results will head off to university to...
As August draws to a close, Further Education settles into a particular rhythm. INSET days land in the final week of the month, enrolment week...
The first in a new series examining international careers, employability and skills systems, and what England might responsibly learn from them. Introduction There is something...
When it comes to employees, further education doesn't suffer from a shortage of enthusiasm or dedication. In fact, an analysis of FE staff survey responses...
Level 1 and 2 results day (not just GCSE as will become clear below) provides an annual reminder of the failings of our educational system....
During this summer's heatwaves, further education and skills providers across the country found themselves trying to run assessments, practical workshops and exams in buildings, workplaces...
This summer has delivered the clearest statement of intent on skills that further education has seen in a generation. Technical education pathways from age 14,...
For social care to be fit for the future, the workforce must be central to reform. Adult social care stands at a critical moment. Demand for care...
The State of the Skills Sector 2026 reveals that skills providers largely have confidence in their own performance, but far less certainty about policy, funding,...
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1). Applies to England Documents GCSE (9 to 1) qualification-level Conditions and Requirements Ref: Ofqual/21/6804/40HTML GCSE (9…
Rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels. Applies to England Documents GCE qualification-level Conditions and Requirements Ref: Ofqual/21/6804/39HTML GCE qualification-level Conditions and Requirements…
Conditions and requirements, and corresponding guidance, applying to GCSE qualifications being awarded in 2022. Applies to England Documents GCSE subject-level conditions and requirements for ancient…
Conditions and requirements, and corresponding guidance, applying to AS and A level qualifications being awarded in 2022. Applies to England Documents GCE subject-level conditions and…
Find out about Ofqual’s rules for the qualifications and assessments we regulate. Applies to England Contents Introduction The Ofqual Handbook – rules and guidance for…
Home Education, training and skills School curriculum Exam regulation and administration Guidance Ofqual is England’s statutory regulator for: qualifications early years foundation stage profile and…
The government and Ofqual have confirmed contingency plans in the event that exams planned next summer are unable to take place. The Department for Education…
Applies to England This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Decisions on contingency arrangements 2022: GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA Ref: Ofqual/216852/1HTML…
Letters to centres, students and private candidates about arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022 Applies to England Documents Letter to heads of…
Arrangements for exams and non-exam assessments for students taking qualifications in summer 2022. Applies to England Documents Guidance for schools, colleges and other exam centres…
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