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
Word-processed scripts: guide to the data submission process (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Grading and Admissions Data for England (GRADE) user guide (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Summer awarding data: guide to the data submission process (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
TQ Central Learner Pipeline - Results: guide to the data submission process (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Types of regulated qualifications (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Core Maths Outcomes: guide to the data submission process (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Delivery of Results: guide to the data submission process (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
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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.