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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.
Rules and regulations for all GCSEs (9 to 1).
Criteria for assessing applications to be recognised by Ofqual to develop or award regulated qualifications.
How to interpret our rules, including defined terms
Information for Level 3, Level 1/2 and Level 2 vocational and technical qualifications used for progression and taken alongside or in place of A-levels and GCSEs.
An explanation of the GCSE 9 to 1 grade scale and how it compares to the previous A* to G scale.
This advice note is designed to support awarding organisations’ understanding of both Ofqual’s Conditions and, where applicable, Ofqual’s operational processes.
This joint contingency plan is in place to deal with any major disruption that may affect exam candidates.
How to use this handbook
Rules and regulations for Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments
Ofqual's formal legal list of Regulatory Documents (documents containing additional rules and guidance for regulated qualifications).
Guidance for students, parents and schools to help students avoid making mistakes which could lose them marks or lead to disqualification from an exam.
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.
Rules about providing information on qualification fees and features, packaging qualifications with other products or services, and invoicing.
Advice and guidance for students on how to cope with pressure associated with test and exam anxiety.
How Ofqual will use statutory powers to take regulatory action and other less formal action to support awarding organisations to comply with their conditions of recognition.
Ofqual's service for reviewing the decisions made by exam boards on appeals against GCSE, AS, A level and some vocational or technical qualifications results.
Overview of the support being provided for each qualification for students taking GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022.
Rules and regulations for reformed AS and A levels.
Rules and regulations for ESOL qualifications.
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