Ofqual Chief Regulator Responds to DfE Policy Changes on GCSE Exams
Sir Ian Bauckham, Chief Regulator at Ofqual, writes to Minister Georgia Gould about new GCSE policies starting in 2028, including formulae and equation sheets.
In a letter to Georgia Gould MP, the Minister for School Standards, Sir Ian Bauckham, Chief Regulator at Ofqual, has provided important clarification and guidance on the Department for Education's (DfE) recent policy decision regarding the use of formulae and equation sheets in GCSE exams starting from 2028.
Bauckham's letter underscores Ofqual's commitment to ensuring that the exam system remains fair, rigorous, and provides a level playing field for all students. The Chief Regulator emphasizes that the provision of formulae and equation sheets must not disadvantage higher-achieving students or reduce the challenge of the exams.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: UK Government
