May 28, 2020
[Download and view offline here]. Introduction COVID-19 restrictions have led to the cancellation of exams and prevented many assessments from being taken as planned this spring and summer. Ofqual has designed an approach that ensures, as far as possible, that learners receive results to enable them to progress to the next stage of their lives…
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ESOL Skills for Life
May 20, 2020
We are writing to you to update you about the Extraordinary Regulatory Framework that is in place for assessments that would have taken place between 20th March and 31st July 2020. We are still waiting for Ofqual’s final guidance, but we wanted to update you about what we know so far, taking into account your…
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May 13, 2020
Skills for Life and Ofqual’s Extraordinary Regulatory Framework Frequently Asked Questions Timelines Q: When will we know exact requirements? These will be finalised by the end of May at the latest. We are currently in the process of developing a centre guidance document, which will provide further detail on types and strength of evidence and…
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May 5, 2020
Dear Speech Centre Organiser, On 9th April, the UK Government set out how it expects vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs) to be assessed and awarded during the current pandemic, when schools and colleges have been closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). ESB International’s qualifications fall under this cohort guidance. Ofqual asked awarding organisations…
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