What Ofqual does
Regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. Approves and monitors awarding organisations. Maintains the Register of Regulated Qualifications.
Contact Ofqual
- Phone
- 0300 303 3344
Official guidance from Ofqual
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
General Conditions of Recognition (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Grading and Admissions Data for England (GRADE) user guide (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Types of regulated qualifications (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
FSQ outcomes: guide to the data submission process (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Apprenticeship Assessment Qualification Level Guidance (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Investigations and decision making – advice note (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Ofqual guide for schools and colleges 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Supporting compliance and taking regulatory action (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
View all 17 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that Ofqual directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
Related legislation
Legislation connected to Ofqual’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.