Dr Jo Saxton, Ofqual's chief regulator, said that schools achieving higher results than 2021 “will be few and far bet...
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Read Full ArticleOfqual's chief regulator, Dr Jo Saxton, rebuffed calls for an overhaul of GCSEs, saying teenagers "need help and supp...
Read Full ArticleDr Jo Saxton, the chief regulator of Ofqual, admitted that the failed attempt to hold exams last year was “coloured w...
Read Full ArticleThe information covers about 300 specifications across GCSE, AS and A-levels and will appear on exam board websites o...
Read Full ArticleThe proportion of top grades handed out could fall by around 10 percentage points next year
Read Full ArticleSome in the exam sector think that gradually rationing the number of top grades could encourage students to work hard...
Read Full ArticleThe calls for a change to the system before results have even been announced shows the level of anxiety about grades ...
Read Full ArticleThe concerns have led experts to predict a second year of results “disruption” this summer
Read Full ArticleOfqual flagged the finding at a time when teachers are conducting assessments to decide students’ A-level and GCSE gr...
Read Full ArticleHead of Ofqual insists exam boards have the resources to do the necessary number of checks to make sure results are f...
Read Full ArticleSimon Lebus, the interim chief regulator of Ofqual, said it was 'not yet decided' whether 'full fat exams' would be s...
Read Full ArticleA draft Ofqual report seen by i highlights 'potential threats to the validity' of teachers’ judgements about GCSEs an...
Read Full ArticleOfqual has also produced guidance for teachers on how they can guard against their own 'unconscious' biases, stressin...
Read Full ArticleBut Ian Bauckham said the watchdog would have to clamp down on grade inflation when exams return in future years
Read Full ArticleUnder proposals published by the exam watchdog, Ofqual, results day could also be moved forward a month from August t...
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