tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-05-01T09:30:00+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofqual-to-guard-qualification-standards-in-the-long-term2025-05-01T09:30:00+01:00Ofqual to guard qualification standards in the long termRegulator launches strategy to maintain standards, quality and trust in qualifications in a ‘changing world�. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofqual-launches-next-phase-in-british-sign-language-gcse-development2025-04-30T13:00:07+01:00Ofqual launches next phase in British Sign Language GCSE developmentNew British Sign Language (BSL) consultation marks significant progress towards a fresh qualification that has the potential to connect communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofqual-seeks-views-on-improvements-to-supporting-compliance-for-aos2025-02-20T09:30:03+00:00Ofqual seeks views on improvements to supporting compliance for AOsThe regulator is to refine its approach to ensure awarding organisations continue to offer high quality qualifications.� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sir-ian-bauckham-named-as-permanent-chief-regulator-of-ofqual2025-02-07T13:25:12+00:00Sir Ian Bauckham named as permanent Chief Regulator of OfqualThe Privy Council has confirmed the appointment of Sir Ian Bauckham CBE as Chief Regulator of Ofqual.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofqual-to-fine-pearson-250k-over-exams-rules-breaches2025-01-31T00:00:00+00:00Ofqual to fine Pearson £250k over exams rules breachesAwarding body Pearson put the integrity of exam papers at risk and failed to monitor examiners� conflicts of interest.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dr-susan-tranter-named-as-permanent-chair-of-the-ofqual-board2024-12-09T10:44:25+00:00Dr Susan Tranter named as permanent Chair of the Ofqual BoardThe Education Secretary has appointed a permanent Chair of Ofqual to take up the role for three years.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-principles-will-set-out-ofquals-expectations-for-awarding-organisations2024-11-06T09:30:04+00:00New principles will set out Ofqual’s expectations for awarding organisationsRegulator Ofqual is seeking views of awarding organisations, students and teachers in a consultation over a proposed update to its Conditions.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-to-higher-education-admissions-officers-20242024-10-03T14:49:46+01:00Letter to higher education admissions officers 2024A 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.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-to-governors-and-trustees-qualification-results-20242024-10-03T14:49:33+01:00Letter to governors and trustees: qualification results 2024A letter addressed to governors and trustees of schools and colleges about 2024 qualification results.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-to-schools-and-colleges-october-20242024-10-03T14:49:19+01:00Letter to schools and colleges October 2024A letter to school and college heads written by Sir Ian Bauckham, Ofqual's Chief Regulator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/additional-support-materials-for-gcse-exams2024-10-03T14:30:52+01:00Additional support materials for GCSE examsThe 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.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ofqual-chief-regulator-preferred-candidate2024-05-24T00:00:00+01:00Ofqual Chief Regulator preferred candidate Sir Ian Bauckham CBE has been announced as the preferred candidate for the role at Ofqual following a recruitment and assessment process.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/students-advised-to-play-it-safe-this-exam-season2024-05-08T00:00:00+01:00Students advised to play it safe this exam seasonAs the 2024 exam season starts, Ofqual is reminding everyone involved in exams and assessments of the risks of malpractice. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/dr-jo-saxtons-speech-at-the-wellington-festival-of-education2023-07-07T09:30:05+01:00Dr Jo Saxton's speech at the Wellington Festival of EducationA speech given by Ofqual's Chief Regulator, Dr Jo Saxton, at the Wellington Festival of Education.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/letter-to-governors-and-trustees-about-qualification-results-20232023-07-03T11:00:06+01:00Letter to governors and trustees about qualification results 2023A letter addressed to governors and trustees of schools and colleges about 2023 qualification results.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/ofqual-letter-to-higher-education-admissions-officers-arrangements-for-exams-and-assessments-in-20232022-12-21T10:45:01+00:00Ofqual letter to higher education admissions officers: arrangements for exams and assessments in 2023A letter to higher education admissions officers about arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels and vocational qualifications in 2023.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/exams-head-back-to-normality-in-20232022-09-29T12:47:25+01:00Exams head back to normality in 2023Government and Ofqual confirm exam arrangements for students in 2023tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/manpower-services-ltd-surrenders-ofqual-recognition2022-09-07T11:49:07+01:00Manpower Services Ltd surrenders Ofqual recognitionManpower Services Ltd is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-chartered-quality-institute-surrenders-ofqual-recognition2021-12-14T09:30:08+00:00The Chartered Quality Institute surrenders Ofqual recognitionThe Chartered Quality Institute is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/open-letters-arrangements-for-gcses-as-and-a-levels-in-20222021-11-11T10:30:00+00:00Open letters: arrangements for exams and assessments in 2022Letters to centres, students and private candidates about arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels and vocational qualifications in 2022.