Ofqual has set stringent results deadlines for level 3 vocational and technical education awarding bodies in an effort to avoid a repeat of last summer’s delays.
Awarding organisations must also have a senior designated contact for exams at every school and college to quickly resolve issues.
The regulator told awarding organisations in guidance issued on Thursday that they must have agreed with schools and colleges by May 26 which students expect to receive grades on level 3 results day in the summer.
June 23 is the latest date awarding bodies must agree with school and colleges what remaining evidence or information is needed for each student.
