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Blog post
Fit for purpose: qualification design needs to start with 'why?'
When we think about qualifications it’s tempting to focus on subjects, assessments and grades. But before that, do we really understand what the qualification is for?
Research and analysis
Designing qualifications that will be fit for their purposes
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.
Transcript
Sir Ian Bauckham's speech at the Wellington Festival of Education
A speech given by Ofqual’s Chief Regulator, Sir Ian Bauckham, at the Wellington Festival of Education.
Press release
Ofqual issues Chief Regulator's Rebuke to Pearson for 2025 A Level maths failures
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.
Collection
Understanding grading: toolkit for schools and colleges
Useful information and resources on how GCSE and A level exams are graded, produced with headteachers and teachers in mind
Guidance
Qualification reform hub
Ofqual is working with government and the education sector to deliver significant changes to qualifications in England. You can find the latest updates here.
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The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Ofqual is a non-ministerial department.
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Enquiries
2nd floor, 1 Friargate
Station Square
Coventry
CV1 2GN
United Kingdom
Telephone
0300 303 3344
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