Ofqual

Welcome to Ofqual

Welcome to the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation: Ofqual. We regulate qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland. It is our duty to ensure all learners get the results they deserve and that their qualifications are correctly valued and understood, now and in the future.

We are responsible for regulating National Curriculum assessments (SATs) and for keeping Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS) assessments under review, GCSEs, A levels, the Diploma, NVQs and vocational qualifications. We’re not responsible for regulating university degrees – these are covered by the Quality Assurance Agency.

Welcome to Ofqual

What’s your interest in the qualifications system?

I’m a learner or responsible for a learner

learner

Please read this introduction to Ofqual if you’re taking an examination or assessment, you hold a qualification, or you’re responsible for a learner. You’ll find information that’s relevant to:

GCSE or A-level students
NVQ or Diploma students
Parents of children involved in National Curriculum assessments
Someone who already has one of these qualifications

I’m involved in teaching or training

teacher

We support the centres and individuals that deliver training and evaluation for qualifications or as part of an assessment. This section is written for:

Teachers
Examinations officers
Trainers
Pre-school carers (for EYFS assessments)

I represent an employer, university or college

employer

We assist organisations with a vested interest in the fairness and quality of qualifications. This section is written for anyone who uses qualifications to assess ability:

Employers
University admissions staff
Further education college admissions staff

I work for an awarding organisation

We formally recognise and regulate qualification and certification-awarding organisations. This section is written for awarding organisations including: