Open consultations
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Introducing principles into the General Conditions of Recognition
Ofqual is proposing to introduce a new Condition, referred to as the Principles Condition, within the General Conditions of Recognition. The Principles Condition contains 6 overarching principles and explains how these principles should be interpreted. Awarding organisations will be required to...
Closes 12 February 2025
Closed consultations
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Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Proposals at a glance Ofqual invites your views on proposed adaptations to the assessment of GCSEs in mathematics, physics and combined science for students in England taking exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027. The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed its decision in...
Closed 17 October 2024
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Updating TQ QLCs relating to the number of Core and Occupational Specialism assessment series
This consultation proposes minor amendments to Ofqual’s Qualification Level Conditions (QLCs) for Technical Qualifications (TQs) within T Levels. The proposed amendments relate to the number of assessment series of the Core and Occupational Specialism (OS) assessments that awarding organisations...
Closed 8 October 2024
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Survey on Draft Non-Statutory Guidance on Assigning Sector Subject Areas (SSAs)
Background In December 2022, the Department for Education (DfE) published a call for evidence as part of the joint review of the Sector Subject Area (SSA) classification system. The call for evidence sought to understand who uses the classification system, how they use it, and how far it meets...
Closed 29 January 2024
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Consultation on Sector Subject Area 6 title change
The Sector Subject Area (SSA) classification system is used to classify qualifications into sectors or subject areas. It is owned by Ofqual and used widely across the education and skills system. Ofqual and the Department for Education (DfE) have been undertaking a review of this...
Closed 29 January 2024
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Regulating level 2 and below Progression Qualifications
Ofqual is the independent regulator for qualifications in England. Ofqual’s statutory objectives include securing the standards of, and promoting public confidence in, regulated qualifications. Ofqual’s rules, which awarding organisations must follow, are designed to achieve this. Ofqual monitors...
Closed 14 September 2023