News
This is where to find the latest news from Ofqual.
Current news can be seen below.
February 2010
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Thank you message from the Chief Regulator
05 February 2010
Kathleen Tattersall, Chair of Ofqual, has thanked all those involved in the recent examination series for their efforts to ensure that disruption caused by the adverse weather was kept to a minimum.
January 2010
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Ofqual weather up-date, Friday, January 15
15 January 2010
Ofqual and the awarding bodies would like to once again thank teachers, staff, candidates and their families for all their efforts to ensure exams could go ahead wherever possible this week in the difficult circumstances caused by the severe weather.
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Ofqual weather update, Thursday 14 January
14 January 2010
Ofqual was in touch with awarding bodies again this morning (Thursday 14 January) to discuss the adverse weather conditions.
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Contingencies for examinations
08 January 2010
At Ofqual, we recognise the stress and upset that the adverse weather is causing to candidates who have been preparing hard for next week's exams. Tried and tested contingency plans are in place to deal with disruption to exams.
December 2009
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Ofqual seeks views on transitional arrangements
17 December 2009
We have published a document "Ensuring regulatory continuity" setting out proposed transitional arrangements that should be put in place from 1 April 2010, to assist us in moving from the current regime to an independent body with new duties and powers.
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GCSE sciences criteria published
04 December 2009
Ofqual, together with its regulatory partners in Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA), has today published new subject criteria for GCSE science subjects: science, additional science, additional applied science, biology, chemistry and physics.
November 2009
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Reliability in the Key Stage 2 Science NCTs
13 November 2009
Ofqual's research programme into the reliability of results continues with the publication today of a new report into national curriculum test results.
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Consultant recruitment
11 November 2009
Ofqual are seeking suitably qualified subject specialists to undertake work over the forthcoming year in order to secure standards across a number of qualifications.
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Ofqual publishes Functional Skills criteria
04 November 2009
Ofqual, along with its regulatory partners in Wales and Northern Ireland, has today published the criteria for Functional Skills assessments in English, mathematics and ICT.
October 2009
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Ofqual seeks new board members
26 October 2009
Ofqual is continuing its progress to being a fully independent regulator with the recruitment of members for a new Board.