Statement on grading vocational and technical qualifications this summer
An update on issuing results for VTQs tomorrow. Since the decision to stop exams and external assessment this summer due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown,…
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Ofqual statement on grading of vocational and technical qualifications
The statistical standardisation approach used in A levels and GCSEs was not used in most vocational and technical qualifications, including BTECs. These are extraordinary times…
Grading of vocational and technical qualifications
Limited statistical standardisation used in grading these qualifications The statistical standardisation approach that was used for A levels was not generally used for vocational and…
U-Turn on how GCSE, AS, A- Level and BTEC grades will be awarded this summer.
Chair of @Ofqual announces U-Turn on how #GCSE, AS and #ALevel grades will be awarded this summer We understand this has been a distressing time…
Statement from Roger Taylor, Chair, Ofqual
A statement from the Chair of Ofqual on how GCSE, AS and A level grades will be awarded this summer. We understand this has been…
Statement on our earlier announcement, 15 August 2020
Regarding Ofqual’s earlier statement of 15 August 2020. Earlier today we published information about mock exam results in appeals. This policy is being reviewed by…
Ofqual Response to the Secretary of State’s announcement of 12 August 2020
@Ofqual responds to the #TripleLock statement by the Secretary of State for Education @GavinWilliamson about 2020 #GCSE, AS and #Alevel results: We understand this has…
Arrangements for the assessment and awarding of Vocational and Technical Qualifications and Other General Qualifications in 2020 to 2021
Advice on vocational and technical qualifications, and other general qualifications. Documents Arrangements for the assessment and awarding of Vocational and Technical Qualifications and Other General…
Response to media coverage about results in Scotland
A response to recent stories on exam results in Scotland this summer and any impact on results in England. We appreciate students, parents/carers and teachers…
SQA exam results in Scotland and the impact on results in England
#SQAResults – @Ofqual response to recent stories on exam results in Scotland this summer and any impact on results in England We appreciate students, parents/carers…