Ofqual

27/05/2026

We all know getting students to hand over their phones isn't easy, but a phone in the exam hall can have serious consequences for their future. 📵

If found – even if they don’t use it – they risk losing marks or even their entire qualification.

As exams continue, remind your students to leave their phones and smart devices at home or hand them in before entering the exam hall.

Episode one drops on Thursday 4 June.

Subscribe to our YouTube so you don't miss it: ⬇️

https://www.youtube.com/ofqual

19/05/2026

Meet Junaid Sheikh, co-host of our new podcast, 'Can I Just Qualify That?', launching Thursday 4 June. 🎙️

Junaid brings a teacher’s perspective to the podcast. He knows what it's like to be in a classroom, so he’ll be asking the questions that matter most to the people supporting students through exams.

If you work with students heading into exams, this podcast is for you.

Subscribe to our YouTube so you don’t miss out:

https://www.youtube.com/ofqual

19/05/2026

Meet Jessica Lewis-Bell, co-host of our new podcast, 'Can I Just Qualify That?’ 🎙️

Jess spends her days listening to the people who deliver qualifications day in, day out. Now she’s bringing that knowledge to the podcast, starting with some big questions for our first guest.

Watch her video to find out what excites her most about the podcast and get a flavour of the conversations she'll be having.

Episode one lands on Thursday 4 June. If you’re a teacher or school leader, subscribe to our YouTube so you don’t miss out:

https://www.youtube.com/ofqual

29/04/2026

17/04/2026

For the first time, students will have a genuine choice of high-quality, nationally standardised vocational alternatives to A Levels.

Our latest video explains what that means for students, schools and colleges.

🔗 Find out more on Ofqual’s role in qualification reform:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualification-reform-hub?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=QualReform

▶️ Watch the full video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9ryGdOVQ-4&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook

15/04/2026

Are you a teacher with something you’ve always wanted to ask Ofqual’s Chief Regulator? Now’s your chance.

We’re recording a special ‘Ask me anything’ episode for our new podcast and we want to hear from you!

Submit your questions in the comments and a few will be chosen to be answered in this episode.

Follow us for updates on our new podcast.

15/04/2026

New qualifications are coming, including V Levels.

They've been designed to sit alongside A Levels and T Levels as part of a family of well-recognised qualifications, offering clear and distinct pathways into further study and employment.

Watch our latest short to find out what's changing as part of qualification reform.

🔗Find out more on Ofqual’s role in qualification reform:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualification-reform-hub?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=QualReform

▶️Watch the full video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9ryGdOVQ-4&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=QualReform

14/04/2026

Vocational qualifications are valued, but they haven't always had the national foundations that make a qualification instantly recognisable and understood.

These reforms are a chance to change that – here's why it’s important.

🔗 Find out more on Ofqual’s role in qualification reform:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualification-reform-hub?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=QualReform

▶️ Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9ryGdOVQ-4&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=QualReform

30/03/2026

We're launching a new podcast for teachers, and our first episode will cover everything you need to know before this summer’s exams. 🎙️

Are you a teacher with a question about what to expect, or what you need to tell your students? Drop it in the comments and we'll pick one to answer in the episode.

Follow us for updates on our new podcast.

26/03/2026