Ofqual

Can I Just Qualify That? Ofqual's podcast

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Can I Just Qualify That?  is Ofqual's podcast for teachers. Cutting through the noise on exams, qualifications and everything in between. Hosts Jessica Lewis-Bell and Junaid Sheikh tackle the questions that matter to you. From AI in coursework and devices in the exam hall, to results day, qualification reform and how to explain marking and grading to your students and more. Jess works closely with the people who run the qualifications system. Junaid brings the perspective of a former maths teacher who knows exactly what life in the classroom is like. Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes...

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Episodes

V Levels explained: what teachers need to know 01.07.2026 18:38

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 03.06.2026 28:03

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' 21.05.2026 1:44

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.