Press releases
On this page you'll find the latest Ofqual press releases
In April 2008 QCA's regulatory functions transferred to Ofqual. Any press releases about regulatory matters prior to April 2008 can be found on the QCA website in the press release archive section.
October 2008
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Ofqual reports on the summer 2008 exams
31 October 2008
Ofqual has published today a report on the delivery of this summer's A level and GCSE exams in England.
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Ofqual sends open letter on technology platforms
20 October 2008 (00:00)
Ofqual publishes first open letter.
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Ofqual welcomes DCSF announcement on key stage 3
14 October 2008 (16:00)
Kathleen Tattersall, Chair of Ofqual, welcomes the DCSF announcement on key stage 3 tests.
September 2008
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Report on predictability of exam questions
11 September 2008
As part of its work in maintaining standards, Ofqual has today published a study of predictability in examinations at GCSE and GCE level.
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New Diploma qualifications accredited
01 September 2008
Ofqual publishes information on new Diplomas.
August 2008
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Line of learning criteria for new Diplomas
01 August 2008
Ofqual today published the line of learning criteria for Diplomas in Public Services, Retail Business, Sport and Active Leisure, and Travel and Tourism.
July 2008
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Ofqual congratulates students on VQ Day
23 July 2008
23 July is the first ever VQ Day – a celebration of the people who gain vocational qualifications every year, and those who help them achieve this success.
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Terms of reference for the NCT inquiry announced
16 July 2008
The terms of reference for the inquiry into the 2008 national curriculum test delivery, which will be led by Stewart Sutherland (Lord Sutherland of Houndwood), have today been announced.
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Lord Sutherland appointed to lead test inquiry
07 July 2008
Stewart Sutherland (Lord Sutherland of Houndwood) has agreed to report to Ofqual on the problems with the delivery of the national curriculum tests in the summer of 2008.
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Inquiry into 2008 national curriculum tests
04 July 2008
The Chair of Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England, has announced an inquiry into this year's national curriculum tests.