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Our Corporate Plan

Our Corporate Plan

Friday, 18 May 2012 06:30

Our first corporate plan sets out a significant programme of work to ensure qualifications are of the right standard. It outlines priorities and plans for all aspects of our work including GCSEs and A levels, vocation...

Changes to seminars and review of controlled assessment

Changes to seminars and review of controlled assessment

Thursday, 26 April 2012 12:52

We have published our report on exam board seminars for teachers and announced an investigation into controlled assessments.

Summer Exams 2012

Summer Exams 2012

Wednesday, 23 May 2012 15:18

The vast majority of students take the final exams of their course in the summer before progressing to further or higher education. In summer 2012 students will sit GCSE and A level exams between 14th May and 27th June....

Comparison of A Levels with International Qualifications

Comparison of A Levels with International Qualifications

Thursday, 10 May 2012 16:14

We have published the key findings from our international comparability study of A levels and equivalent qualifications.

Ofqual’s new regulatory powers come into effect

Ofqual’s new regulatory powers come into effect

Friday, 04 May 2012 00:00

Ofqual’s new powers, including the power to fine exam boards, come into effect today (Friday, May 4).

The announcement comes after a detailed consultation by Ofqual as a result of the Education Act 2011. The A...