Open consultations
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GCSE BSL Technical Consultation
Proposals at a glance Ofqual is consulting on the detailed rules that an exam board would need to follow when designing a GCSE qualification in BSL. This consultation explains and seeks views on a range of requirements that cover: The language and accessibility of the...
Closes 25 June 2025
Closed consultations
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Amending the Taking Regulatory Action policy
This consultation sets out our proposals to complete the work we began in 2019 to update our policy ‘Taking Regulatory Action’. Completion of that work was delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This consultation includes a draft of the revised policy which should be read...
Closed 15 May 2025
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VTQ AO Alignment Survey
We are interested in improving our understanding of how data is exchanged between Centres and Awarding Organisations in relation to entries/registrations for qualifications.
Closed 21 March 2025
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NRT CJ Study 2025: survey
NRT CJ study 2025: Post-task survey for participants The survey will go live on 21st February 2025.
Closed 8 March 2025
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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...
Closed 12 February 2025
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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