UK Regulator Fines OTHM £25,000 for Malpractice
Ofqual has imposed a £25,000 fine on OTHM Qualifications due to severe and repeated failures in malpractice, which compromised the integrity of student qualifications.
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Exams Watchdog Warns of Rise in High-Tech Cheating in Schools
Ofqual, the exams watchdog, has issued a warning about a significant increase in high-tech cheating methods in schools, including the use of smartglasses, earpieces, phones, and smartwatches. The regulator expressed concern that these devices could worsen exam malpractice.
Exam Board Fined for Issuing Incorrect Student Grades
Ofqual has fined an exam board after it failed to ensure paper content was fit for purpose, leading to A-level and AS-level students being issued wrong grades.