News
This is where to find the latest news from Ofqual.
Current news can be seen below.
March 2010
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Responses to newspapers
04 March 2010
On February 28, the Sunday Times carried a story about the awarding of grades for GCSE science in 2009, claiming that Ofqual had acted secretly to downgrade results. The story was picked up by a number of other newspapers the next day, including the Daily Mail.
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Advanced Science Criteria consultation online
04 March 2010
Ofqual is seeking views on draft criteria for the principal learning part of the Diploma qualification in science at advanced level. Principal learning is one of the mandatory components of the Diploma.
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Regulatory arrangements for CABs and DABs
03 March 2010
Ofqual is seeking views from stakeholders on proposed updates to the Regulatory arrangements for component and Diploma awarding bodies.
February 2010
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Centre closures during January 2010 exam series
17 February 2010
Ofqual today announces that the number of centres which were closed during the winter examination series due to the adverse weather conditions was a total of 14 centres.
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Thank you message from the Chief Regulator
05 February 2010
Kathleen Tattersall, Chair of Ofqual, has thanked all those involved in the recent examination series for their efforts to ensure that disruption caused by the adverse weather was kept to a minimum.
January 2010
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Ofqual weather up-date, Friday, January 15
15 January 2010
Ofqual and the awarding bodies would like to once again thank teachers, staff, candidates and their families for all their efforts to ensure exams could go ahead wherever possible this week in the difficult circumstances caused by the severe weather.
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Ofqual weather update, Thursday 14 January
14 January 2010
Ofqual was in touch with awarding bodies again this morning (Thursday 14 January) to discuss the adverse weather conditions.
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Contingencies for examinations
08 January 2010
At Ofqual, we recognise the stress and upset that the adverse weather is causing to candidates who have been preparing hard for next week's exams. Tried and tested contingency plans are in place to deal with disruption to exams.
December 2009
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Ofqual seeks views on transitional arrangements
17 December 2009
We have published a document "Ensuring regulatory continuity" setting out proposed transitional arrangements that should be put in place from 1 April 2010, to assist us in moving from the current regime to an independent body with new duties and powers.
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GCSE sciences criteria published
04 December 2009
Ofqual, together with its regulatory partners in Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA), has today published new subject criteria for GCSE science subjects: science, additional science, additional applied science, biology, chemistry and physics.