Ofqual publishes documents on proposed changes to the assessment of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022

30/09/21

Ofqual has published the analysis and decisions documents following their joint consultation with DfE on proposed changes to the assessment of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022. Ofqual has also published its decisions on grading for 2021/2022.

The documents can be found below:

• The analysis and decisions documents  following the joint consultation with DfE on proposed changes to the assessment of GCSEs, AS and A levels in 2022
• Ofqual blog: Exams and Assessments 2022 – fairness and clarity. This blog is primarily aimed at students
• An authored article  setting out Ofqual’s approach to grading exams and assessments in summer 2022 and autumn 2021

The following documents have been published on contingency arrangements:

• Ofqual has launched a joint consultation with DfE on the contingency arrangements for 2022: GCSE, AS, A level, Project and AEA. The consultation will close on 13th October
• DfE has published guidance for contingencies for 2021 to 2022: for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) and other general qualifications.
• Ofqual updated our exam system contingency plan: England, Wales and Northern Ireland