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Find out about a qualification, including if it’s regulated and how it compares to other qualifications.
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. Ofqual is a non-ministerial department.
Rules and guidance for all awarding organisations and all regulated qualifications
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has given notice to the British Institute of Innkeeping Awarding Body (BIIAB) to terminate their recognition agreement.
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
Ofqual has fined Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited (EAL) £150,000 for serious and repeated failures in the delivery of apprenticeship qualifications.
Rules about governance of awarding organisations, including management of conflicts of interest, risks, incidents and malpractice
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England.
Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
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