Advice for students on gradings, clearing, and results day prep
Sir Ian Bauckham CBE, Chief Regulator at Ofqual, has published a message to school and college leaders ahead of the exam results period.
In the message, you will find an explanation of how GCSE and A level grading works, a reminder about the National Reference Test, and a link to videos and FAQs about marking and grading.
Ofqual have also published an updated guide specifically designed to help parents understand the GCSE 9-1 grading scale.
Read the message to school and college leads
Read the grading guide for parents
Waiting for exam results and anticipation for the future can be a stressful time for students.
Ofqual and UCAS have published a joint letter to students, answering some common questions such as:
- “How will my exam be marked?”
- “How are grade boundaries set?”
- “How can I appeal against my grades?”
- “What if my results aren’t what I expected?”
“How can I prepare for results day?”
9 Tips to Support Your Child on Results Day
See the tips from Parentkind, the Department of Education have released on how to support your child on results day on both A Level and GCSE Results Day.
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Police Data
Gloucestershire Constabulary have released the Domestic abuse data for June, and an overview of the first 6 months of the year. To see the report click here, or see the highlights from the report as follows:
- In June, 264 people were arrested by Gloucestershire Police on suspicion of domestic abuse related offences- 82 per cent of detainees were men
- Total number of arrests within the last 6 months- 1,407 arrests
- There is the heightened risk and of domestic abuse in August due to the school holidays, particularly for children
- Since the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, a child who sees, hears, or experiences the effects of domestic abuse and is related to the victim or the suspect is also to be regarded as a victim, rather than a witness
- The NSPCC said for the past three years their Helpline has handled an above average number of child welfare contacts about domestic abuse in August
- Support is out there for everyone, at all times
Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education
View the new statutory guidance from the Department of Education for governing bodies, proprietors, head teachers, principals, senior leadership teams, and teachers.
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025
View the new KCSIE statutory guidance from the Department of Education for schools and colleges.
Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning
Welcome to Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning. This is an umbrella organisation for Gloucestershire Healthy Schools and Gloucestershire Healthy FE (Further Education).
GHLL was launched in July 2012 for schools and colleges across Gloucestershire, supported by Leading Teachers.
Funding is through Public Health and by Gloucestershire County Council. Schools and colleges are offered this supported intervention at no cost.