Ofqual

Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation, is a UK government organization responsible for maintaining standards in qualifications and examinations. It oversees the awarding bodies that provide GCSEs, A-levels, and other qualifications, ensuring they are fair, reliable, and consistent. Ofqual sets regulations that these bodies must follow and conducts assessments to monitor their compliance. Its goal is to ensure that learners receive qualifications that accurately reflect their abilities, helping to maintain public confidence in the education system and the value of the qualifications awarded.