Ofqual

Assessed Education Limited trading as Assessu, has surrendered its status as an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

Suffolk County Council is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

A user guide for the linked administrative data on education, assessment and university admissions available in the GRADE data set.

Specifications of the data sets for the Grading and Admissions Data for England (GRADE) project.

Reports on staff numbers and costs for Ofqual – updated monthly.

Details of spending over £25k since 1 April 2012.

Data on government procurement card (GPC) spend over £500 for Ofqual.

Confirmed apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) for standards regulated by Ofqual.

Ofqual sets out strengthened measures to find and tackle qualification fraud, aiming to stop people gaining certificates without doing the work to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.

Guide to the submission process.

Published in response to a request from the Secretary of State for Education, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade.

On 2 July 2026, Ofqual issued a Direction to BIIAB Qualifications Limited under section 151 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).

An annual report on plans to keep our regulatory functions under review, fulfilling our requirement under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

Ofqual's annual report and accounts for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This report is about qualification design and the issues that need to be considered when designing a qualification that will be fit for multiple purposes.

This notice issues Pearson with a formal rebuke from Ofqual’s Chief Regulator following a determination that it failed to comply with its Conditions of Recognition.

Minutes for the meetings of the Ofqual Board taking place in 2025.

Guide to the submission process.

How exams and other assessments are marked, who marks them, and how quality of marking is checked

A guide for schools and colleges explaining how to request a review of marking or moderation from an exam board.

Guide to the submission process.

Guide to the submission process.

This outlines the process awarding organisations must follow as part of the summer 2026 data exchange.

Compliance statistics detailing performance of the handling of requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Rules and regulations for awarding organisations that submit data about exams.

Documents with information on complaining to Ofqual about an issue with a regulated qualification or awarding organisation and making a complaint about Ofqual.

Undertaking given by Cambridge English to Ofqual, in accordance with B8 of the General Conditions of Recognition (‘the Conditions’)

Information on how quickly Ofqual pays its invoices.

Numbers of certificates issued for vocational and other qualifications in England (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, Advanced Extension Awards, apprenticeship end-point assessments, Extended Project Qualifications and T Level Technical Qualifications).

Ofqual has issued Cambridge English with a monetary penalty of £875,000 for issuing over 60,000 incorrect results in International English language tests.

This dataset covers the quarterly number of certificates issued in England from 2012 onwards for vocational and other qualifications regulated by Ofqual.

Number of provisional entries by age group and subject for GCSEs, AS and A levels in England for the summer 2026 exam series.

Ofqual has consulted on the introduction of new Criteria for Recognition to secure safe and timely delivery of 3 new types of qualification for post-16 students.

The types (or descriptions) of regulated qualifications that you can apply to develop, deliver and award.

Criteria for assessing applications to be recognised by Ofqual to develop or award regulated qualifications.

How data related to grading between 2017 and 2024 will be used for a data-sharing project and the safeguards in place.

Results of a survey of heads of schools, teachers, general public, parents, students, employers and higher education institutions in England.

Ofqual's analysis of the changes in pricing of regulated general and vocational qualifications in England as of February 2026.

Proposals for subjecting Technical Qualifications within T Levels to an accreditation requirement and removing references to IfATE from Ofqual’s Qualification Level Conditions for Technical Qualifications.

The criterion we use to take decisions on accreditation.

Ofqual has consulted on proposals to continue providing formulae and revised equations sheets as support materials in relevant GCSE exams.

Number of cases of malpractice for Performance Table qualifications, Functional Skills qualifications and other general qualifications in the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

Guide to the data submission process

Guide to the data submission process

Guide to the data submission process

Guide to the data submission process

Guide to the submission process.

Guide to Ofqual's submission process.

Guide to the data submission process

Guide to Ofqual's submission process.

Guide to Ofqual's submission process.

Guide to the data submission process

Guide to Ofqual's submission process.

Guide to the data submission process

Guide to the data submission process.

Guide to Ofqual's submission process.

Guide to Ofqual's submission process.

Guide to the submission process.

This advice note supports awarding organisations in understanding how existing rules and guidance apply to the risks of malpractice arising from use of AI tools.

Ofqual wants your views on the proposed regulatory approach, Conditions, requirements and guidance for a range of vocational and technical qualifications.

This notice issues WJEC with a formal rebuke from Ofqual’s Chief Regulator, following a determination that it has failed to comply with its conditions of recognition.

This report provides information on the volumes and outcomes of apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) taken in England. The report covers only Ofqual regulated EPAs.

How Ofqual's conditions differ from those enforced in Wales and Northern Ireland.

Ofqual has issued Cambridge OCR with a monetary penalty of £270,000 following assessment material errors across its 2025 AS and A Level physics papers.

Statistics on the number of appeals against results in England for GCSEs, AS and A levels and Project qualifications for the November 2024, January 2025 and June 2025 exam series.

Ofqual processes data when you apply to become a subject specialist. This is how we process your data.

The outcome of our consultation on proposals for the regulation of new arrangements for apprenticeship assessment.

This document sets out Ofqual's regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering Apprenticeship Assessments.

This document sets out Ofqual's regulatory requirements for all Apprenticeship Assessments, which will come into effect on 1 April 2026.

A report on the difference in the average earnings between all men and women in Ofqual.

Classroom resources to help teachers, headteachers and their senior leadership teams explain GCSE and A level marking and grading to their students.

Overview of the qualifications market in England and a single reference point about participants in the market.

This advice note is designed to support awarding organisations’ understanding of both Ofqual’s Conditions and, where applicable, Ofqual’s operational processes.

Approval of Application under the Business Appointment Rules with conditions regarding departure of Executive Director Dr Ian Stockford.

Details of the top levels of Ofqual's structure.

This advice note provides support to awarding organisations to further understand the process through which Ofqual investigates potential non-compliance with Ofqual’s regulatory framework.

Classroom resources designed to help teachers and school and college leaders develop an approach to the use of AI in assessed work, and to speak to students about it.

Numbers of certificates issued for vocational and other qualifications in England (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, advanced extension awards, Apprenticeship Assessment Qualifications, apprenticeship end-point assessments, Extended Project Qualifications and T Level Technical Qualifications).

Guide to the submission process.

Letter from Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator, to exam board chief executives asking for implementation of stronger measures to address malpractice.

A letter from Sir Ian Bauckham, Chief Regulator at Ofqual, to Georgia Gould MP, Minister for School Standards on expectations for students taking GCSEs from 2028.

Information for teachers, headteachers and senior leaders about the National Reference Test.

Guide to the submission process.

Statistics on certificates issued for vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, Advanced Extension Awards, apprenticeship end-point assessments, Extended Project Qualifications and T Level Technical Qualifications).

Annual statistical work programmes outlining developments made and areas of focus in Ofqual's statistical publications.

Ofqual has ordered the University of West London (UWL) to pay a penalty of £150,000 and £10,000 in costs for breaches of its General Conditions of Recognition.

This guide explains what schools, colleges and other exam or assessment centres can expect from awarding organisations regulated by Ofqual and the arrangements for qualifications in 2026.

Xact Training Ltd is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

This guide provides information about arrangements for qualifications regulated by Ofqual. It explains what you need to know before, during and after your exams and assessments.

This working paper explores the principles and implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in high stakes marking, specifically within the context of qualifications regulated by Ofqual in England.

Performance-related payments that Ofqual awards to its staff.

Telc – language tests is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation

Ofqual’s policies and procedures for producing official statistics and complying with the Code of Practice for Statistics.

Statutory national curriculum assessments are regulated by Ofqual. This report details the regulatory activity and findings relating to the national assessments in 2025.

Pearson will pay a fine of £750,000 after failing to act sufficiently promptly when malpractice affected delivery of the online version of its secure English language test.

Pearson has agreed to pay a fine of £505,000 after it failed to comply with its Conditions of Recognition in relation to the setting and marking of assessments for A level Chinese.

Pearson has agreed to pay a fine of £750,000 over failure to identify and reduce the risk of inconsistency in grading standards over GCSE English.

Ofqual has consulted on its proposed approach to the regulation of on-screen assessment in GCSEs, AS and A levels. We are currently analysing responses to this consultation and will publish outcomes in due course.

Statistics on the number of entries that were on time and late for GCSE, AS and A level.

Opportunities and risks in the eyes of students and parents.

General, vocational and technical, and apprenticeship end-point assessments regulated by Ofqual

A letter to the Secretary of State from Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.

A framework for anticipating performance differences in equivalent paper-based and digital test items.

A summary of 4 research studies informing Ofqual’s proposed approach to regulating on-screen assessment in high-stakes qualifications.

A review of the effects of on-screen assessment on levels of engagement, cognitive demands and performance.

Opportunities, benefits, risks and challenges of on-screen assessments in England.

Number of cases of malpractice for GCSE, AS and A level in the summer exam series.

Statistics on the number of reviews of marking and moderation for GCSE, AS and A level.

Proposals for the regulation of the new arrangements for apprenticeship assessment.

A summary of the analysis of how attainment gaps for students with different characteristics and socio-economic status vary over time.

Rules and regulations for awarding organisations that submit data about GCSE and Project qualifications.

A review of the research literature on the effect of extra time on assessment outcomes for different types of student

The number of approved access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level in England which were valid for use during the 2024 to 2025 academic year, and the number of requests granted for modified papers for the 2025 summer GCSE, AS and A level series.

Research into when, and to what extent, speed of working should be part of what is assessed

The number of entries by subject for GCSE in the November exam series in England.

Research exploring the effect of test speededness in GCSEs in maths, science and geography

Numbers of adjustments to the marks of candidates who have not been able to demonstrate attainment because of exceptional circumstances.

A consultation on the subject level conditions, requirements and guidance for GCSEs in British Sign Language (BSL).

Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in British Sign Language.

Rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in British Sign Language.

Statistics on the number of entries that were on time and late for GCSE, AS and A level.

Energy and Utility Skills Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

This consultation sets out our proposals to complete the work we began in 2019 to update our policy ‘Taking Regulatory Action’.

JGA Ltd trading as Progress Minded is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

Ofqual's analysis of the changes in pricing of regulated general and vocational qualifications in England as of February 2025.

Results issued for GCSEs, AS and A levels, vocational and technical qualifications included in performance tables (applied generals, tech levels, technical awards and technical certificates), and the technical qualification (TQ) components of T Level qualifications.

Ofqual has issued ProQual with notices requiring it to pay a fine after finding it breached its Conditions of Recognition.

Statistics on certificates issued for vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, advanced extension awards, apprenticeship end-point assessments, Extended Project Qualifications and T Level Technical Qualifications).

WJEC has reached a settlement with Ofqual over not meeting its Conditions of Recognition in 2 areas. WJEC accepted a monetary penalty and agreed to cover costs.

Chief Regulator at Ofqual, Sir Ian Bauckham, writes to school governors and trustees about 2025 qualification results and the 2026 assessment series.

Ofqual has removed the Special Conditions imposed on ISM Education Ltd in 2021 and 2024 and has issued a Regulatory Notice to the awarding organisation.

Ofqual is introducing a new Condition, referred to as the Principles Condition, within the General Conditions of Recognition.

Monitoring NCFE’s TQ delivery.

Undertaking given by NCFE to the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (‘Ofqual’), in accordance with B8 of the General Conditions of Recognition (‘the Conditions’).

The results digest for the National Reference Test in 2025, provided by the National Foundation for Educational Research, and the annual statement.

Ofqual intends to accept a settlement proposal from ProQual to pay a monetary penalty and commission an independent audit to provide assurance of compliance with its Conditions of Recognition.

Ofqual intends to accept settlement proposals from WJEC over cases in which students were awarded the wrong grades and assessors reviewed papers they had marked.

A statistical investigation of the comparability of grading standards across subjects for GCSEs and A levels in summer 2024 and compared with 2023 and 2019.

An annual report on plans to keep our regulatory functions under review, fulfilling our requirement under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

Ofqual's annual report and accounts for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Numbers of modified papers provided by exam boards for use in each summer exam series.

A letter to students, explaining how exam marking and grade boundaries work, what to do if results aren't what you expected and how to prepare for results day.

Minutes for the meetings of the Ofqual board taking place in 2024.

A message to school and college leaders written by Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.

Statistics on certificates issued for vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, Advanced Extension Awards, apprenticeship end-point assessments, Extended Project Qualifications and T Level Technical Qualifications).

Number of provisional entries by age group and subject for GCSEs, AS and A levels in England for the summer 2025 exam series.

The results of a survey of perceptions of vocational and technical qualifications in England. Conducted December 2024 to January 2025.

Overview of the qualifications market in England and a single reference point about participants in the market.

Ofqual has given a direction to EAL in relation to incorrect results issued by EAL  for an end-point assessment qualification.

Ofqual will take a long-term, proactive, whole-system approach to supporting student progression and economic growth.

A message to school and college leaders written by Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.

An undertaking given by Pearson on measures to secure the safe and effective delivery of its qualifications and details of a financial penalty and costs recovery.

Ofqual has issued BSC with a notice requiring it to pay a fine of £5,000. Ofqual had previously given notice it intended fine BSC, following a settlement agreement.

Statistics on the number of appeals against results for GCSEs, AS and A levels and Project qualifications for the November 2023, January 2024 and June 2024 exam series.

Philip Brain Associates Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

Newcross Healthcare Solutions (NXEPA) is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

A Memorandum of Understanding to support effective working arrangements between the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation and the Standards and Testing Agency.

Statistics on certificates issued for vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS and A levels, Advanced Extension Awards, apprenticeship end-point assessments, Extended Project Qualifications and T Level Technical Qualifications).

Ofqual intends to accept a Settlement Proposal from British Safety Council after finding BSC breached some of the General Conditions of Recognition.

Ofqual has issued Qualifications for Industry (QFI) with notices requiring it to pay a fine and costs, after finding it breached its Conditions of Recognition.

Ofqual intends to accept a settlement proposal from Pearson Education Limited in which Pearson agrees to pay a monetary penalty of £250,000.

An MoU describing how Ofqual and UCAS will work together.

Cambridge International Education will no longer be an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation from 20 December 2024.

Research commissioned from NFER, by Ofqual, into the possible effects of COVID-19 disruption on student outcomes in 2021.

Statutory national curriculum assessments are regulated by Ofqual. This report details the regulatory activity and findings relating to the national assessments in 2024.

Ofqual's monitoring of awarding organisations' delivery of regulated qualifications in England between 1 September 2023 and 31 August 2024.

Statistics on the number of reviews of marking and moderation for GCSE, AS and A level.

Number of cases of malpractice for GCSE, AS and A level in the summer exam series.

A summary of the analysis of how attainment gaps for students with different characteristics and socio-economic status vary over time, focusing on qualifications awarded in 2024.

This report provides information on the volumes and outcomes of apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) taken in England. The report covers only Ofqual regulated EPAs.

The number of entries by subject for GCSE in the November exam series in England.

Numbers of adjustments to the marks of candidates who have not been able to demonstrate attainment because of exceptional circumstances.

Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels).

Number of penalties for malpractice for GCSE, AS and A level in the summer exam series.

Number of cases of malpractice for GCSE, AS and A level in the summer exam series.

Insights from the 2020 to 2024 CASLO qualification research programme - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

Properties of qualifications from the CASLO research programme - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

The importance of outcomes and mastery when designing vocational and technical qualifications - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

Views from qualification stakeholders - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

Views from awarding organisations - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

An overview of research projects conducted between 2020 and 2024 - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

A taxonomy of potential problems - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

A design template for many vocational and technical qualifications in England - part of a series from Ofqual’s programme of research into the CASLO approach.

Ofqual will change its rules to require exam boards to provide students with formulae and equations sheets for GCSE mathematics, physics and combined science exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Following a rise in unconditional university offers between 2013 and 2019, Ofqual has researched the potential impact of unconditional offers on students’ A level attainment.

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.

A letter addressed to governors and trustees of schools and colleges about 2024 qualification results.

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 to school and college heads written by Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.

A letter from Ofqual's Chief Regulator responding to the Secretary of State’s letter asking Ofqual for exam boards to continue providing support materials for GCSEs in maths, physics and combined science.

Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels).

Westcountry Schools Trust (TLI) is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

PADI EMEA Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation 

Ofqual has issued NCFE with notices requiring it to pay a fine of £300,000 and costs of £10,000, after NCFE admitted breaching its Conditions of Recognition.

The results digest for the National Reference Test (NRT) in 2024, provided by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), and the annual statement.

Ofqual annual report for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

A investigation of the comparability of grading standards across subjects for GCSEs and A levels in summer 2023, using statistical methods across grades from 2023, 2022 and 2019.

GCSE computer science has gone through a series of changes since it was first awarded in 2012. Ofqual has conducted research to consider grading standards in the qualification over time.

A letter from Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, Chief Regulator, Ofqual and Dr Jo Saxton CBE, Chief Executive, UCAS to students receiving their results on 15 August 2024.

Ofqual intends to accept a settlement proposal under which NCFE admits it breached its Conditions of Recognition and agrees to pay a monetary penalty of £300,000.

Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels).

Number of provisional entries by age group and subject for GCSEs, AS and A levels in England for the summer 2024 exam series.

Ofqual's analysis of the changes in pricing of regulated qualifications in England between February 2022 and February 2024.

Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in mathematics

The ABS proposals are a curriculum reform – they set a new vision for what students should learn post-16, at what level and with what balance across subjects.

Rules and regulations for all functional skills qualifications.

Rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in English

Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

Ofqual has issued City & Guilds with a notice requiring it to pay a fine of £200,000 and a related notice requiring it to pay costs of £5,000.

A letter to school and college heads written by Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.

Statements that fulfil our requirement under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

A report on 2023's national assessments

In respect of a proposal that the City & Guilds of London Institute should pay a monetary penalty of £200,000.

Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels).

Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels).

The Sector Subject Area (SSA) classification system is used to classify qualifications into sectors or subject areas. It is owned by Ofqual and used widely across the education and skills system.

Rules and regulations for reformed A levels and AS qualifications (taught from September 2016) in modern foreign languages.

Rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels (taught from September 2018) in modern foreign languages (listening, reading, writing).

An MoU describing how Ofqual and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education will work together.

Research publications using data from the GRADE (Grading and admissions data for England) data sharing project between Ofqual, UCAS and the Department for Education.

Letters requesting a set of regulators to update their strategic approach to AI, with the intention of increasing the transparency around how they are implementing the AI Regulation White Paper proposals.

IQL UK Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.

GPSAS is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation

This report sets out Ofqual's findings from its review of the assessment of reformed Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths.

Part of a suite of documents setting out our regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering vocational and technical qualifications affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Special Conditions imposed on the University of West London (‘UWL’), trading as London College of Music Examinations (‘LCME’).

Consultation on proposed assessment arrangements for GCSEs in British Sign Language

Ofqual invites views on proposed adaptations to the assessment of GCSEs in mathematics, physics and combined science for students in England taking exams in 2024.

Rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels.

This report provides information on the volumes and outcomes of apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs) taken in England from March 2022 to February 2023. The report covers only Ofqual regulated EPAs.

A delivery report covering all general, vocational and technical, and apprenticeship end-point assessments regulated by Ofqual awarded between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023.

The Responsible Business Unit (RBU, now ImpactEd Consulting) has worked with Ofqual and sector representatives to consider possible steps that might help to secure parity of treatment for students taking different types of qualification, and to streamline the workload for schools and colleges.

Research into the carbon emissions of a single student taking a GCSE in English language.

Equalities analysis of GCSE, A level and vocational and technical qualifications awarded in 2023.

Consultation on Ofqual’s conditions, requirements and guidance for Progression Qualifications in England

These conditions and requirements apply to Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that are approved for public funding by the Secretary of State as a Progression Qualification.

Special Conditions on GP Strategies Training Ltd, known as GP Strategies Assessment Services Limited (‘GPSAS’).

Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels

Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1).

A letter from Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual's Chief Regulator, to headteachers and executive leaders about the delivery of vocational and technical qualification (VTQ) results for 2024 and beyond.

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 2023 to 2024 admissions cycle.

A letter from Dr Jo Saxton, Chief Regulator, to school and college heads about grading arrangements for 2024.

An agreement for effective liaison and communications by which the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) and the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) will work together and share information. 

Ensuring resilience across all regulated qualifications, with guidance for gathering evidence of student performance in GCSE, AS and A levels, Project qualifications and Advanced Extension Award in maths.

Ofqual has decided that withdrawal of recognition from Vistar should proceed as proposed in the 3 August notice of intention to withdraw recognition.

Ofqual has given Vistar Qualifications Limited notice it intends to withdraw recognition in respect of the award or authentication of every qualification and description of qualification for which Vistar is recognised by Ofqual, with effect from 5pm on 31 August 2023.

Ofqual annual report for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.

Changes which allow students to take the Core Exam and Core Project separately at their first attempt and additional minor updates.

This report summarises how Ofqual has fulfilled its equality duties both as a regulator and an employer. It covers the period from April 2022 to March 2023.

A letter from Ofqual's Chief Regulator, Dr Jo Saxton, and UCAS's Chief Executive, Clare Marchant, to students receiving their results on 17 August 2023.

Proposed regulatory approach for entry level, level 1 and level 2 qualifications supporting progression to higher levels of study in England

Proposed regulatory approach for level 2 qualifications supporting progression to T Levels

Proposal for qualifications taught from autumn 2024.

A letter addressed to governors and trustees of schools and colleges about 2023 qualification results.

A letter to school and college heads written by Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.

Ofqual has withdrawn recognition from Lifeskills Solutions Ltd in respect of the award or authentication of every qualification and description of qualification for which Lifeskills was recognised by Ofqual, with effect from 5pm on 30 March 2023.

This document is part of a suite of documents which sets out our regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering Technical Occupation Qualifications at Level 2.

A letter to school and college heads written by Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.

A letter to parents written by Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual's Chief Regulator.

Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPAs).

The Institute of British Sign Language (iBSL) is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation

Approval of Application under the Business Appointment Rules with conditions regarding departure of Executive Director Cath Jadhav

This report describes Ofqual's equality objectives for 2023 to 2025.

A report on performance standards in 2022's national assessments

This document sets out the GCSE subject level conditions for French, German and Spanish.

A Memorandum of Understanding to support effective working arrangements between the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and Ofqual.

Rules and regulations for GCSEs (9 to 1) in modern foreign languages.

Regulatory conditions, requirements and guidance for awarding organisations offering Alternative Academic and Technical Occupation Qualifications at Level 3.

Information about Ofqual’s regulatory activities which are in the scope of the business impact target to reduce regulatory burden.

A letter to higher education admissions officers about arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels and vocational qualifications in 2023.

This letter confirms Ofqual’s expectations for this series and how it will monitor awarding organisations' delivery of exams and results for vocational and technical qualifications.

Details of a notice of costs recovery in the case of Pearson.

Details of a notice of costs recovery in the case of Pearson.

Decision to impose a monetary penalty on Pearson

Decision to impose a monetary penalty on Pearson

Letters to heads and students about arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels and vocational qualifications in 2023.

Ofqual's people strategy, 2022 to 2025.

Two Notices of Intention imposing Monetary Penalties on Pearson and an Undertaking and Action Plan from Pearson in respect of issues between 2016-2019

Ofqual annual report for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.

A letter from Ofqual Chief Regulator Dr Jo Saxton and UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant to students receiving their results on 18 August 2022.

A report summarising how Ofqual has fulfilled its equality duties both as a regulator and an employer. It covers the period from January 2021 to March 2022.

Draft regulatory conditions, requirements and guidance for awarding organisations offering Alternative Academic and Alternative Technical Qualifications at Level 3.

This document sets out guidance which applies to all GCSE Qualifications (graded from 9 to 1) in French, German and Spanish

A letter from Chief Regulator Jo Saxton to heads of schools and colleges, ahead of GCSE, AS and A level exams starting on 16 May 2022.

Ofqual response to consultations on LLE and HE reform.

Ofqual’s response to the review of post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below.

A letter to responsible officers of exam boards to confirm the date when advance information should be published for November exams.

Rules and regulations for advanced extension awards.

Rules and regulations for all Project qualifications.

This document is part of a suite of documents which sets out our regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering digital functional skills.

In February 2020, Ofqual found fundamental and significant weaknesses in CIOL Qualifications’ systems of control.

A letter from Chief Regulator Jo Saxton after Advance Information for GCSE, AS and A level exams was released on 7 February.

Letter from Ofqual to exam boards, informing them of the requirement to publish advance information for exams.

Information about Ofqual’s regulatory activities which are in the scope of the business impact target to reduce regulatory burden.

A letter sent to the heads of secondary schools and FE colleges from Chief Regulator Jo Saxton.

Letters to centres, students and private candidates about arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels and vocational qualifications in 2022.

Details about the special conditions imposed on ISM Education Limited (ISM).

Decision to impose a monetary penalty on City & Guilds.

Details of a notice of costs recovery in the case of City & Guilds.

Details of a Notice of Intention to accept a Settlement Proposal from City & Guilds to pay a Monetary Penalty, and a decision to accept an Undertaking from City and Guilds.

Details of undertakings received from OCR and a Letter of Concern from the Chief Regulator.

Ofqual’s response to the Department for Education’s consultation on Post Qualification Admissions reform.

Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in mathematics.

Guidance on complying with the rules and regulations for new Functional Skills qualifications in English.