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Ofqual introduces new 2023 deadlines for level 3 VTQs and other qualifications

Ofqual has introduced new 2023 deadlines for level 3 VTQs and other qualifications.

DfE and Ofqual confirm plans for summer 2023

The Department for Education (DfE) and Ofqual have confirmed that exam arrangements for students in 2023 will head back to normality.

Subject content and exam arrangements announced for summer 2023

The Department for Education (DfE) and Ofqual have confirmed the arrangements for subject content in GCSE, AS and A-levels and non-exam assessment (NEA) in qualifications taking place in the academic year 2022 to 2023.

Ofqual publishes further details about autumn 2021 series

Ofqual has updated its summer 2021 student guide, specifically relating to how autumn exams will be assessed, as well as a reduced number of topics for GCSE English Literature, History and Ancient History.

Guidance to help determine students’ grades: Vocational, technical and other qualifications

Find additional grading guidance for Applied Generals, Tech awards and Tech levels.

Why exam boards are using past questions for summer 2021

Get the background on why exam boards are using questions from past papers in assessment materials for summer 2021, and what this means for teachers.

Supporting private candidates – how to find a school, college or exam centre this summer

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published a list of schools, colleges and exam centres in England who will accept GCSE and AS and A-level private candidate entries this summer.

Grades this summer: JCQ guidance for students, parents and guardians

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published guidance for students, parents and guardians for summer 2021.

JCQ guidance to help determine students' GCSE, AS and A-level grades

JCQ has published guidance to help schools and colleges to determine grades this summer.

Information for centres about making objective judgements

The information from Ofqual, is for teachers who are involved in making judgements that will support qualification awarding in 2021.