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This is where to find the latest news from Ofqual.

Current news can be seen below.

  • February 2010

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

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