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Can I Just Qualify That? Ofqual's podcast

Can I Just Qualify That? Ofqual's podcast

by Ofqual

Inside GCSE and level 1 and 2 results day: the national picture

Join Michael Hanton, Ofqual's Deputy Chief Regulator, and Lisa Wright, Headteacher at Blue Coat Church of England School in Coventry, as they discuss the national picture of this year’s GCSE and Level 1 and 2 results. Hear key points, insights and what these results mean for students and teachers. Have a question you’d like us to cover in future episodes? Get in touch: podcast@ofqual.gov.uk.

What do A Level and level 3 results mean for students and teachers?

Hear from Michael Hanton, Ofqual's Deputy Chief Regulator, and Mike Donoghue OBE, CEO of the John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust, as they reflect on this year’s results. Together they explore the national picture, key trends and reflect on what today means for students and teachers. Have a question you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Get in touch: podcast@ofqual.gov.uk.

The Truth About GCSE & A Level Grading

How are GCSEs and A Level exams marked and graded? With results days approaching, we explore the marking and grading process and tackle some common myths. Whether you're looking to refresh your understanding or support year 11 and 13 students on results day, this episode breaks down what you need to know. 🔗 Useful resources: ✅ Understanding grading toolkit: helps teachers understand how GCSE and A Level grading works : https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/understanding-grading-toolkit-for-schools-and-colleges?utm_source=social&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=gradingpodcast ✅ Classroom lesson plan and assembly resource: help your students understand how exams are marked and graded: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/understanding-grading-classroom-and-assembly-resources?utm_source=social&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=gradingpodcast 🎙️ Have a question for Ofqual? Whether it's about exams, qualifications, GCSEs, A Levels, grading, AI in coursework or cyber security in schools, we'd love to hear from you. 📧 Email your question to: podcast@ofqual.gov.uk

V Levels explained: what teachers need to know

What are V Levels and what do they mean for teachers and students? In this episode we explore what V Levels are, how they compare to A Levels and what they mean for students and teachers.

AI in coursework, phones in exams and qualification reform

In our first episode, Jess and Junaid put some questions to Sir Ian Bauckham, Chief Regulator of Qualifications and former headteacher. How do you keep phones out of the exam hall? What is Ofqual doing about AI in coursework? And are revision sessions between papers useful? Sir Ian shares his answers and some practical advice for teachers.

Welcome to 'Can I Just Qualify That'

Meet hosts Jessica Lewis-Bell, and Junaid Sheikh, co-hosts of 'Can I Just Qualify That?' Jess spends her days listening to the people who deliver qualifications day in, day out. Junaid brings a teacher’s perspective to the podcast. He knows what it's like to be in a classroom Episode one lands on Thursday 4 June. Subscribe so you don't miss it.