Proper noun
Ofqual
(UK, education) Initialism of Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.
Although Ofqual had been “sitting on their hands” by allowing the controversial algorithm upon which A-level results were based to be used, “ultimately it’s the politicians who have to take responsibility”, Wilshaw said. Source: Internet
Government ministers have been told they still have questions to answer over this summer’s grading chaos, following the resignation of the Ofqual chief regulator in the wake of the A-level and GCSE results U-turn in England. Source: Internet
In retrospect, Williamson’s bravado at the weekend was evidence enough that he was not listening to Tory colleagues or Ofqual, the exams regulator. Source: Internet
And when policy shifts every 12 to 24 hours, Ofqual then has to deal with it as best as it can,' she told BBC Breakfast. Source: Internet
He added that students, parents, carers and teachers need to understand how their results are calculated and that Ofqual had committed to publishing full details of the model in due course. Source: Internet
Ofqual chair Roger Taylor and Mr Williamson on Monday afternoon apologised for the “distress” caused to students and parents. Source: Internet