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Education posted a new post.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:00:03 +0000

Once in a generation opportunity to develop a qualifications system that benefits all students

Secretary of State @NadhimZahawi letter to @Ofqual on level 3 qualifications Reform This letter, from Nadhim Zahawi to Jo Saxton at Ofqual, sets out the…

Education posted a new post.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:30:16 +0000

Ofqual seeks views on regulatory approach for level 3 qualifications

@Ofqual consultation launched on alternative qualifications for post-16 education. Ofqual is seeking views on its proposed approach to regulating qualifications to sit alongside A levels and…

Education posted a new post.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 10:44:33 +0000

Principles underpinning ‘CASLO’ vocational and technical qualifications

@Ofqual has published new research about #CASLO qualifications, mainly vocational and technical qualifications that require students to master specific skills, understanding and knowledge. The new…

Education posted a new post.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:09:00 +0000

A fair approach to grading: Support for students taking exams and assessments this year

Addressing the 2022 Sixth Form Colleges Association conference, Dr Jo Saxton, Chief Regulator @Ofqual, sets out the support for students taking exams and assessments this…

Ofqual posted a new post.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:51:00 +0000

New assessments for GCSE French, German and Spanish

Changes to how #GCSEs in French, German and Spanish will be assessed in future have been confirmed today (14 Jan) by @Ofqual. They are needed…

Education posted a new post.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:05:56 +0000

Permanent Ofqual Chair appointed

The Education Secretary has appointed a permanent Chair of @Ofqual to take up the role for three years. Ian Bauckham CBE has been appointed as…

Walsall posted a new post.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:11:44 +0000

New Ofqual Chief Regulator meets inspiring students at Walsall College

@Ofqual’s new chief regulator has visited @Walsall_College as part of a tour to understand more about how learners benefit from a range of qualifications, study…

Federation of Awarding Bodies posted a new post.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:55:45 +0000

Forging a new working relationship with the Institute in a changing regulatory landscape

The Institute (@IfATEched) and @Ofqual are making good progress with simplifying and strengthening the external quality assurance (#EQA) of apprenticeship end point assessment. Writing exclusively for…

The Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education posted a new post.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 07:21:23 +0000

Exciting progress for apprenticeships as over 260 standards transferred from the Institute’s EQA service to Ofqual

Exciting progress for the Institute (@IFATEched) and @Ofqual with apprenticeships The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and @Ofqual are making good progress with simplifying…

Jacqui posted a new post.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:21:28 +0100

Understanding and building effective governance in end-point assessment organisations

One of the most common areas I get asked for support from #EpAOs relates to how to meet @Ofqual’s requirements on governance and governing body,…