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The home of Ofqual on GOV.UK. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Check if a qualification is regulated and what level it is on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
Rules and guidance for all awarding organisations and all regulated qualifications
As the 2024 exam season starts, Ofqual is reminding everyone involved in exams and assessments of the risks of malpractice.
Support for students affected by illness, injury, or other events outside of their control.
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
Rules and guidance for Functional Skills qualifications.
Guidance for students, parents and schools to help students avoid making mistakes which could lose them marks or lead to disqualification from an exam.
Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Recent updates regarding regulated qualifications.
Rules about governance of awarding organisations, including management of conflicts of interest, risks, incidents and malpractice
Subject matter specialists provide invaluable advice to Ofqual as we carry out our role in regulating qualifications. Find out how to apply to be one.
A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under their Ofqual recognition.
Rules about qualification design and development, including about qualification titling, qualification specifications, credit, and qualification size and level.
GCSE results return to pre-pandemic levels with protection in place to recognise the disruption students have faced.
How to make a complaint, raise a concern (whistleblow) or report malpractice about an exam board, awarding organisation or qualification regulated by Ofqual.
This joint contingency plan is in place to deal with any major disruption that may affect exam candidates.
Advice and guidance for students on how to cope with pressure associated with test and exam anxiety.
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