Rules for GCSE qualifications in British Sign Language

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Ofqual has consulted on the detailed rules that an exam board would need to follow when designing a GCSE qualification in BSL. This consultation explains and seeks views on a range of requirements that cover:

• the language and accessibility of the assessments
• vocabulary and grammar
• prohibiting access to dictionaries
• the use of stimulus materials
• the assessment objectives (wording and guidance)
• forms of non-exam assessment (the structure, composition and conduct of the non-exam assessments)

It also seeks views on the specific wording of the draft subject level conditions, requirements and guidance.

This is Ofqual’s second consultation on arrangements for the assessment of GCSEs in BSL. Interested parties might wish to view the previous consultation, as well as the Department for Education (DfE) consultation and published subject content, to put these proposals in context. These can be viewed here:

• DfE’s consultation on the subject content
• DfE’s published subject content
• Ofqual’s first consultation on the assessment arrangements