Regulator profile
Ofqual
Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 1 official guidance document · 8 laws enforced · England
What Ofqual does
Regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. Approves and monitors awarding organisations. Maintains the Register of Regulated Qualifications.
Contact Ofqual
Types of regulation
Awarding Bodies
Examinations
Qualifications
Official guidance from Ofqual
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
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General Conditions of Recognition
Detailed Guidance
Legal framework
Legislation that Ofqual directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Education Act 1997 Act 1997
- Police (Health and Safety) Act 1997 Act 1997
- Education Act 2002 Act 2002
- ASCLA 2009 Act 2009
- Equality Act 2010 Act 2010
- Children and Social Work Act 2017 Act 2017
- Technical and Further Education Act 2017 Act 2017
Secondary legislation
- Education (Recognised Bodies) (England) Order 2013 UK Statutory Instrument 2013
Related legislation
Legislation connected to Ofqual's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Amendments / commencements
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The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2010
UK Statutory Instrument 2010 -
The Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010
UK Statutory Instrument 2010 -
Education Act 2011
UK Act of Parliament 2011
Referenced in enforcement
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Childcare Act 2006
UK Act of Parliament 2006 -
Children and Families Act 2014
UK Act of Parliament 2014
Coverage area
England