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Just over 75,000 students in England sat Pearson's A Level maths exams but failures in design and delivery of the assessments caused significant public concern.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. Ofqual is a non-ministerial department.
Ofqual has stopped an awarding organisation from accepting new learners on a set of security qualifications.
Rules and guidance for all awarding organisations and all regulated qualifications
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
Ofqual is working with government and the education sector to deliver significant changes to qualifications in England. You can find the latest updates here.
This report is about qualification design and the issues that need to be considered when designing a qualification that will be fit for multiple purposes.
On 2 July 2026, Ofqual issued a Direction to BIIAB Qualifications Limited under section 151 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.
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