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Rules and guidance for all awarding organisations and all regulated qualifications
Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
Explaining how GCSE and A level grade boundaries work: why they change yearly, how standards are maintained, and how final grades are determined fairly.
Grade boundaries change from year to year If an exam is easier than in…
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.
Rules about governance of awarding organisations, including management of conflicts of interest, risks, incidents and malpractice
Rules about qualification design and development, including about qualification titling, qualification specifications, credit, and qualification size and level.
Ask Ofqual questions, make a complaint, ask to see recorded information held by Ofqual, report malpractice or wrongdoing.
Rules about marking, Centre Assessments Standards Scrutiny (including Moderation), setting specified levels of attainment and results
General rules, including about qualification fitness for purpose and accessibility, and about reviewing approach, enquiries and complaints, withdrawing qualifications and information for teachers.
Rules about setting and delivering assessments, including about the language of assessments, maintaining confidentiality of assessments, reasonable adjustments and special consideration
Find out about Ofqual's rules for the qualifications and assessments we regulate.
Rules about the relationship between awarding organisations and Ofqual, including in relation to Responsible Officers, reporting of information and the use of Ofqual's logo
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.
Guide for teachers and heads explaining GCSE and A level grading: how marking works, how grade boundaries are set, and how student grades are determined fairly.
Rules about arrangements with third parties, including Centres and publishers
Information about changes to assessments to support disabled students.
Infographics summarising the key trends from GCSE results in 2024.
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual.
Subject matter specialists provide invaluable advice to Ofqual as we carry out our role in regulating qualifications. Find out how to apply to be one.
Guidance for students, parents and schools to help students avoid making mistakes which could lose them marks or lead to disqualification from an exam.
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