In February 2021, the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofqual confirmed that students taking our Functional Skills qualifications are to continue to take assessment where it is safe to do so. Where your students are not able to access live assessments safely or remotely, and you have exhausted all other options to take a test, you will be able to submit a request for a grade based on teacher judgement.
We have created
- a guidance document
- descriptions of ‘Pass’ thresholds for Level 1 and Level 2
which explain how you can judge if your students are eligible for a teacher assessed grade and the process you should use to make your judgements.
To request a teacher assessed grade for Functional Skills, please complete the Request for Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGs) form and send to VTQ@ocr.org.uk.
We have also put together guidance on the process for exams officers and FAQs for teachers/tutors and FAQs for teachers and tutors.