Understanding of and confidence in qualifications remains broadly consistent with previous years, according to Ofqual’s latest qualifications perceptions survey.

This annual survey aims to investigate the perceptions of head teachers, teachers, students, parents, the general public, employers and Higher Education Institutions in qualifications and the examination system in England.

This year’s survey report shows an improvement in the proportion of teachers reporting knowledge of the system for reviews of marking, moderation and appeals for GCSEs, AS and A Levels following changes to the rules introduced in summer 2017.  Levels of understanding of the new 9 to 1 GCSE grading scale have also increased among parents and employers.

Other results from the survey show general stability in levels of trust, perceived marking accuracy, and maintenance of standards across GCSEs, AS and A Levels.