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Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
Find the difficulty level of a qualification and compare qualifications across different countries.
Most qualifications have a difficulty level. The higher the level, the…
There are 9 qualification levels. Entry level Each entry level…
Qualifications outside England, Wales and Northern Ireland use different…
Check if a qualification is regulated and what level it is on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Rules about qualification design and development, including about qualification titling, qualification specifications, credit, and qualification size and level.
Find out about Ofqual's rules for the qualifications and assessments we regulate.
Research papers by and for Ofqual on the validity of qualifications and assessments and what improvements can be made.
QCA was responsible for maintaining and developing the national curriculum and associated assessments, tests and examinations; and accredited and monitored qualifications in colleges and at work.
General rules, including about qualification fitness for purpose and accessibility, and about reviewing approach, enquiries and complaints, withdrawing qualifications and information for teachers.
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