Decisions reached on awarding of top GCSE grades 09/09/2016 Ofqual has confirmed how the top GCSE grades for reformed qualifications will be awarded in 2017.
Northern Ireland GCSEs diverge from English model 07/09/2016 The timescales for the availability of reformed GCSEs in Northern Ireland have been announced.
Green light for National Reference Test 06/09/2016 The first National Reference Test will go ahead in 2017.
Summer 2016 results trends: GCSE analysis 25/08/2016 This summer’s GCSE results showed an overall UK decline in A*-C grades.
2016 results trends: AS entries down 18/08/2016 Overall entries for AS in 2016 were down, but results remained stable.
Qualification reform is not the only reason for variability in exam results 15/08/2016 Ofqual has published research into the reasons why results might vary from one year to the next.
Apprenticeship funding: final proposals announced 15/08/2016 The government’s proposals for apprenticeship funding have been published.
Applicant choices affected by perceptions of HE 12/08/2016 UCAS explores the factors that motivate young people to apply to Higher Education.
Survey shows link between GCSE attainment and predicted A Level grades 12/08/2016 Success at GCSE is key to university applicants achieving their predicted A Level grades.
Entry Level regulations to reduce 11/08/2016 Additional regulations for Entry Level qualifications are set to be removed.