Post-16 reforms: qualification titles and grading up for consultation 30/06/2022 Ofqual has launched a new consultation on ‘alternative academic’ and ‘alternative technical’ qualifications taken post-16.
Qualifications market 2020-2021: the stats 13/06/2022 Ofqual has published the annual report on the qualifications market in England.
Academic 16-19 study programme to be trialled 10/06/2022 The Department for Education is to pilot an Academic Progression Programme.
Entries are on the increase for the summer 2022 exam series 26/05/2022 Overall entries for GCSEs, AS and A Levels have increased this summer.
Exam boards to make qualifications more accessible 12/05/2022 Guidance to make qualifications more accessible for all learners has been published by Ofqual.
Qualification adaptations: back to ‘normal’ in 2023 10/05/2022 2022 adaptations for A/AS Levels and GCSEs will not be taken forward for the next academic year.
Ofqual Corporate Plan promises focus on technology 05/05/2022 A focus on the greater use of technology in assessment in the future features in Ofqual’s latest Corporate Plan.
Schools White Paper promises to strengthen the curriculum 29/03/2022 The Schools White Paper places a firm emphasis on English and maths at the heart of a strengthened curriculum.
Post-16 review continues with consultation on Level 2 and below 04/03/2022 A new DfE consultation seeks views on the qualifications that should receive public funding post-16 at Level 2 and below.
Reforms to Higher Education announced 25/02/2022 The Government’s response to the Augar Review of Post-18 Education and Funding has been published.