Ofqual

Overview

Ofqual is the new regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England (formerly a responsibility of the QCA).

 

Role

As a regulator, Ofqual will step in and exercise its regulatory authority where there is a risk to the integrity of the system or to a learner. It will also:

ensuring that the awarding organisations that offer and deliver qualifications have good systems in place, and that they are held to account for their performance
making sure that all qualifications offered by awarding organisations are fair and are comparable with other qualifications
monitoring standards in qualifications, exams and tests, and reporting on our findings
ensuring that there is fair access to qualifications for all candidates
ensuring the quality of marking of exams, tests and other assessments to make sure that learners get the results their work deserves
making sure that the qualifications market provides value for money and meets the needs of learners and employers
encouraging debate about important topics, such as standards of exams and qualifications.
  • ensure that the awarding organisations that offer and deliver qualifications have good systems in place, and that they are held to account for their performance
  • make sure that all qualifications offered by awarding organisations are fair and are comparable with other qualifications
  • monitor standards in qualifications, exams and tests, and report on its findings
  • ensure that there is fair access to qualifications for all candidates
  • ensure the quality of marking of exams, tests and other assessments to make sure that learners get the results their work deserves
  • make sure that the qualifications market provides value for money and meets the needs of learners and employers
  • encourage debate about important topics, such as standards of exams and qualifications.

 

Contact for:

  • information about examination regulation.

 

Contact details

Website: www.ofqual.gov.uk

Email: info@ofqual.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 303 3344

Fax: 0300 303 3348

Address: Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator, Spring Place, Coventry Business Park, Herald Avenue, Coventry CV5 6UB

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