Open consultations
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Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs
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 from 2028, for the lifetime of the current GCSE specifications. As set out in its response to the government’s...
Closes 23 March 2026
Closed consultations
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Regulating on-screen assessments
Ofqual is consulting on its proposed approach to the regulation of on-screen assessment in GCSEs, AS and A levels.
Closed 5 March 2026
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Accreditation of TQs within T Levels and other updates
Following the creation of Skills England and abolition of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), Ofqual has been notified by the Secretary of State for Education that it may determine whether Technical Qualifications within T Levels should be subject to an accreditation...
Closed 4 March 2026
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Exam grading: senior leader and headteacher survey
We want to find out where school and college leaders and headteachers find information about GCSE, AS and A level exam grading, and how they use it with students. Please help us by sharing your thoughts via this survey. We think it's important that students have a chance to understand how...
Closed 27 February 2026
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GCSE MFL: Pre-interview task responses
GCSE MFL: Pre-interview task responses The survey will go live on 19th January 2026.
Closed 27 February 2026
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Regulatory framework for apprenticeship assessment - technical
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. Our role is to steward the qualifications system, taking a whole system, long-term, proactive approach to...
Closed 11 February 2026