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AS and A Level physics exam materials containing errors were delivered to over 14,000 students which affected some grades Ofqual Fines Cambridge OCR £270k for Physics Exam Paper Errors Ofqual has fined Cambridge OCR £270,000 for serious errors relating to A and AS Level physics exam papers in summer 2025 – which also meant some students were issued with the wrong grades. Between April and October 2025, 12 errors were identified in Cambridge OCR’s AS and A Level physics exam papers and mark...

University of West London failed to properly oversee how a third party delivered graded music assessments and issued certificates Ofqual Fines UWL £150,000 for Rule Breaches Affecting Thousands of Music Students Ofqual has fined the awarding organisation University of West London (UWL) £150,000 for serious rule breaches which affected thousands of students taking its graded music qualifications. From January 2020 to November 2022, UWL failed to exercise proper control over one of its...

Ofqual is today launching a 12-week public consultation on its proposed approach to regulating on-screen exams in GCSEs, AS and A levels Ofqual Launches Consultation to Protect Standards in On-Screen Exams The proposals aim to support responsible innovation while protecting fairness, standards and the integrity of England’s qualifications system. The consultation, titled Regulating on-screen assessments, builds on joint research by Ofqual and the Department for Education. The research...

Ofqual today published revised statistics on access arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels, alongside new research into the role of time pressure in assessment Ofqual Issues Improved Access Arrangements Data Ofqual today published revised statistics on access arrangements for GCSEs, AS and A levels, alongside new research into the role of time pressure in assessment . It has also set out its expectations of exam boards in relation to access arrangements. The regulator has asked exam boards...

Survey reveals 81% of construction workers recognise importance of reporting qualification fraud for site safety, but 78% unclear on how to report it Construction Sector Ready to Report Fraud but Needs Clarity Construction sector workers feel confident in spotting the signs of qualification fraud, but do not know how to report it, a survey conducted by construction sector partners reveals. While respondents to the survey overwhelmingly agreed that reporting suspected qualification fraud is...

New regulations following consultation mark a further step towards a qualification that could connect communities Ofqual Announces Rules for Unique British Sign Language GCSE Ofqual has today set out the rules for the assessment of a groundbreaking new GCSE in British Sign Language (BSL). The regulations have been set following a second consultation and detailed collaborative working with organisations and people across deaf and hearing communities. Catherine Large, Executive Director of...

Ofqual has updated its 'Supporting Compliance and Taking Regulatory Action' policy to ensure high standards in qualifications Ofqual Updates Compliance Policy for More Agile Regulation Ofqual has updated its policy to ensure high standards in qualifications. The policy, titled ‘Supporting Compliance and Taking Regulatory Action’, introduces the new Chief Regulator’s Rebuke and supports agile regulation. ADVERTISEMENT: Invest Smarter. Zero Fees. Robinhood Trading Platform Sir Ian Bauckham CBE,...

Enhanced data backup urged to protect against ransomware threats Schools Show Improved Cyber Training Rates but Recovery Times Slow...

Ofqual launches consultation on new regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessments, seeking views from employers, providers and...

New British Sign Language (BSL) consultation marks significant progress towards a fresh qualification that has the potential to connect...

The regulator is to refine its approach to ensure awarding organisations continue to offer high quality qualifications Changes to improve...

Ofqual is reminding schools and colleges of the importance of cyber security after a poll highlighted the risks associated with poor...

Ofqual intends to fine awarding organisation NCFE £300,000 for failure to develop valid question papers for its Technical Qualifications...

Ofqual intends to fine awarding organisation City & Guilds £200,000 for failing to resolve problems with its governance and incident...

New GCSE will be the first of its kind and will teach students how to communicate through sign language Students are one step closer to...

Social housing managers must gain professional qualifications under new rules to protect residents and raise standards in the sector...

Skillsfirst Awards Limited has surrendered its status as an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation Skillsfirst Awards Limited informed...

Fire Risk Management Limited is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation Fire Risk Management Limited has surrendered its...

Decisions for GCSE maths, physics, combined science and modern foreign languages published following consultations Proposals to support...

Strong support in consultation for guidance published today to benefit students with SEND Students are to benefit from updated Ofqual...

Ofqual sets out its vision to steer the future of qualifications Ofqual’s new 3-year plan announced today (4 May) sets out its ambition...

Qualifications offered by WAMITAB no longer regulated by us WAMITAB Services Ltd (WAMITAB) informed Ofqual on 2 September 2021 of its...

Consultation launched on draft guidance for awarding organisations Students are set to benefit from proposed Ofqual guidance on how to...

Dr Jo Saxton has taken up her post at England’s independent qualifications regulator Ofqual’s new Chief Regulator, Dr Jo Saxton, has...

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation The Worshipful Company of Spectacle...

Students collecting their AS, A-Level and vocational and technical qualifications results are celebrated for their achievements Students...

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will deal with applications to access 2020 assessment data Accredited researchers will be able...

The Process Awards Authority (PAA/VQSET) is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation The Process Awards Authority (PAA/VQSET)...

Ofqual has published its decisions following a consultation on GCSE, AS and A level exams in the autumn Students who receive a...

Ofqual updates ‘Submitting data and evidence’ section of heads of centre guidance Ofqual has today confirmed details of how data and...

Simon Lebus, Interim Chief Regulator, responds to the Prime Minister's announcement of 4 January We know that this is a difficult time...

Simon Lebus appointed interim Chief Regulator of Ofqual, replacing Dame Glenys Stacey Simon Lebus has been appointed as interim Chief...

Pass, merit and distinction criteria for 2021 published, with flexible approach to assessment in class or on a one-to-one basis Ofqual...

Ofqual will continue to work closely with exam boards, unions and other stakeholders on contingencies for all possible scenarios Ofqual...

The Government has announced that students in England will receive teacher assessed grades for GCSE and A level results this summer...

Limited statistical standardisation used in grading these qualifications The statistical standardisation approach that was used for A...

Employer input is vital to the future success of these regulated qualifications The government has today (14 July 2020) confirmed its...

The independent regulator announces new appointment to its Board Ofqual has announced that Dr Catherine McClellan has joined its Board,...

Detailed plans have been unveiled for all children and young people to return to full-time education from September Current restrictions...

The results of Ofqual's surveys of perceptions of general qualifications and vocational and technical qualifications in England Ofqual...

Consultation decisions on who should receive a calculated grade for GCSEs, AS and A levels Our consultation on the exceptional...

Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the...

Further details on arrangements for exams which have been cancelled to fight spread of coronavirus The exam regulator, Ofqual, and exam...

Analysis of responses and decisions following a technical consultation related to new Conditions, requirements and guidance Ofqual has...

New index looks at how prices for assessments change over time We have today (Thursday 5 September 2019) published our first...

A conman found to be selling fake certificates for qualifications online was fined and sentenced to 80 hours unpaid work on 14 January...

Ofqual statement in relation to Pearson’s decision to change the grading criteria of some of its Level 1/2 awards Students will receive...

Statement in relation to misleading story ahead of A level results Today’s Sunday Times (11 August 2019) contains an article about A ...