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How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awarded in summer 2020
Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year’s exams.
— News story
Enhanced rules for performance table Technical Awards confirmed
Decisions follow an analysis of consultation responses into how qualifications listed on DfE Key Stage 4 performance tables should be regulated.
— News story
Drivers of choice for vocational and technical qualifications
Ofqual research on the factors which drive decisions in schools, colleges and training providers over which vocational and technical qualifications to offer.
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Ofqual analytics and interactive apps
Our award-winning apps display data on academic and vocational qualifications. You can explore the data in different ways, for example GCSE results by year, English county and gender.
You can contact the team at [email protected].
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Ask Ofqual – common questions answered
Videos and animations to provide guidance on common questions our Public Enquiries team receive
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- Awarding organisations: scope of recognition
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- How GCSEs, AS & A levels will be awarded in summer 2020
- News story
- GCSEs, AS and A level awarding: summer 2020
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