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United Kingdom Government department
Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams and tests in England. Colloquially and publicly, Ofqual is
Ofqual
Education results algorithm used during the Covid-19 pandemic in England
In 2020, Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England, produced a grades standardisation algorithm to combat grade inflation and
Ofqual_exam_results_algorithm
Qualification grading controversy
A standardisation algorithm was produced in June 2020 by the regulator Ofqual in England, Qualifications Wales in Wales, Scottish Qualifications Authority
2020 United Kingdom school exam grading controversy
2020_United_Kingdom_school_exam_grading_controversy
British influencer
Ofqual regulated. In response to the investigation, Ofqual stated “Ofqual do not recognise Jay Shetty – the Centre is not linked to any OTHM Ofqual-regulated
Jay_Shetty
British education and assessment company
Reviews of Marking". Ofqual. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2026. "Ofqual to fine Pearson £250k over exams rules breaches". Ofqual. 31 January 2025
Pearson_plc
British examination board
Cambridge OCR qualifications must comply with UK government regulations set by Ofqual while Cambridge International Education's GCSEs and GCE A-Levels do not
Cambridge_OCR
Former English charity
functions regarding examination and assessment boards have been transferred to Ofqual, an independent regulator. Education and qualifications in Scotland and
Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
Qualifications_and_Curriculum_Development_Agency
Framework (RQF) for general and vocational qualifications regulated by Ofqual in England and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
National qualifications frameworks in the United Kingdom
National_qualifications_frameworks_in_the_United_Kingdom
British educational qualifications
by Ofqual. This is the first cancellation of GCSEs since they were introduced. An algorithm for deciding grades was originally introduced by Ofqual, which
GCSE
British multinational education and examination body owned by Pearson
Boundaries" (PDF). Page 15. "Exclusive: Ofqual investigating A-level maths grades". Tes. Retrieved 17 August 2019. "Ofqual investigating validity of A level
Edexcel
Professional qualification for teaching English as a foreign language
regulated by the UK's Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) which regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England
CertTESOL
School leaving qualification in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
proceeding to full A-level the next year (sometimes in fewer subjects). In 2015, Ofqual decided to change back to a terminal approach where students sit all examinations
A-level_(United_Kingdom)
UK music examinations board (est. 1889)
based in the UK. ABRSM is one of five examination boards accredited by Ofqual to award graded exams and diploma qualifications in music within the UK's
ABRSM
British examination board and registered charity
'advance information'. Following an announcement from the exams regulator Ofqual in December 2021, exam boards were required to produce advance information
AQA
British examination board and registered charity
qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. NCFE is regulated by Ofqual in England, and recognised by Qualifications Wales and the Council for the
NCFE_(charity)
British education administrator
leadership team at Ark Schools in 2005. From 2011 to 2016, Spielman was Chair of Ofqual. Spielman was born in North Kensington, London, the daughter of Olivia and
Amanda Spielman, Baroness Spielman
Amanda_Spielman,_Baroness_Spielman
British reality TV star (born 1981)
professionals to gain experience and CPD accreditation. It is regulated by OFQUAL through Qualifi. Pickston is the Director of AP Care Homes, a company based
Ampika_Pickston
English educationist (1942–2013)
in the United Kingdom before becoming the first head of exams regulator Ofqual. Kathleen Tattersall was born in Burnley on 11 April 1942, the only child
Kathleen_Tattersall
Unlawful automated debt recovery scheme employed by the Australian government
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Robodebt_scheme
British politician (born 1976)
assessment (compared to 79% in 2019) – Ofqual accused some teachers of submitting "implausibly high" predictions. Ofqual rescinded the advice it had given
Gavin_Williamson
dissertation, as recognised by the national education accreditation regulator, Ofqual. Examples of recognised diplomas at the RQF’s seventh level include Trinity
Level_7_Diploma
City using integrated information and communication technology
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Smart_city
British civil servant and former exam regulator of Ofqual
former head of the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). She also involved in negotiating changes to European Union rules governing
Sally_Collier
Sign language used in the United Kingdom
GOV.UK. Ofqual. 13 November 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2026. "Ofqual launches next phase in British Sign Language GCSE development". GOV.UK. Ofqual. 30 April
British_Sign_Language
Ministerial department of the UK Government
Development Agency. The STA is regulated by the examinations regulator, Ofqual. The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) is responsible for regulation of the
Department_for_Education
British headteacher
the Tenax Schools academy trust since 2015, and serves on the board of Ofqual since March 2018 and as its executive chair since January 2021. Bauckham
Ian_Bauckham
Institute in Hampshire, England
organization by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) - The United Kingdom's regulatory body for public examinations and publicly
Institute of Commercial Management
Institute_of_Commercial_Management
pursuing Ofqual recognition as an awarding body; a 2018 document stated that by 2022 it could begin preparations for an application to Ofqual. Entry requirements
Certified Public Accountants Association
Certified_Public_Accountants_Association
Teacher training qualification
providers. However, in 2011 the qualification title was amended on the Ofqual register to the Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate In Teaching English
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Certificate_in_Teaching_English_to_Speakers_of_Other_Languages
British training and qualification provider
"Register of Regulated Qualifications". Ofqual. Retrieved 8 November 2016. "Register of Regulated Qualifications". Ofqual. Retrieved 8 November 2016. "Register
City_&_Guilds_Ltd
British schoolmaster (born 1954)
been a governor of 23 state and independent schools and a board member of Ofqual. From 2011 to 2012 he was vice-president of the Royal Geographical Society
Barnaby_Lenon
Former public body which was responsible for accrediting educational awards in Scotland
vocational and higher education qualifications. The SQA was also accredited by Ofqual to offer educational qualifications in England. In June 2021, following
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Scottish_Qualifications_Authority
English language assessments for non-native speakers
Learners (PEIC YL). These are scenario-based exams, accredited by the QCA and Ofqual, and are administered in association with Edexcel. The Pearson Test of English
Pearson_language_tests
Software system
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COMPAS_(software)
Concept in political economics
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Surveillance_capitalism
Drama school in Hammersmith, London
communication, and performance are taken by external students and are recognised by Ofqual, the regulator in England, and its counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
London_Academy_of_Music_and_Dramatic_Art
Tragedy by William Shakespeare
appeared to confuse the Capulets and the Montagues, with exams regulator Ofqual describing the error as unacceptable. Romeo and Juliet was adapted into
Romeo_and_Juliet
Phase of higher education
Retrieved 2018-04-20. [1] Archived February 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine OFQUAL qualification and assessment-framework Archived 2010-05-27 at the Wayback
Postgraduate_education
UK examination board for dance education
accredited by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England with the RAD as an Awarding Organisation, and the Academy also
Royal_Academy_of_Dance
Protection from February 2021. She was Chief Executive and Chief Regulator of Ofqual, acting in the post from August to December 2020, and previously from 2012
Glenys_Stacey
Professional body for financial accountants
Accountants". The Register. Ofqual. Retrieved 8 May 2019. Who we are, Ofqual. Retrieved 14 July 2011. "IFA surrenders Ofqual recognition". GOV.UK. Retrieved
Institute of Financial Accountants
Institute_of_Financial_Accountants
Agencies recognised by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies
awarded by a body with degree awarding powers. The regulatory bodies are Ofqual in England, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment in
Qualification awarding bodies in the United Kingdom
Qualification_awarding_bodies_in_the_United_Kingdom
English statutory assessment provider
Development Agency. The STA is regulated by the examinations regulator, Ofqual. STA also develop the professional skills tests for trainee teachers and
Standards_and_Testing_Agency
English language-based academic qualification
the UK. In 2013 the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) allowed more use of IGCSE subjects in state-funded schools. However, they
International General Certificate of Secondary Education
International_General_Certificate_of_Secondary_Education
British academic
Preceded by James Kempton (interim) Succeeded by Christine Ryan Chair of Ofqual In office Interim 1 December 2016 – 31 December 2016 Prime Minister Theresa
Julius_Weinberg
International educational organization
Retrieved 15 August 2022. "International Baccalaureate to be placed under Ofqual "scrutiny"". The Profs. 10 July 2020. Archived from the original on 25 July
International_Baccalaureate
British musician and YouTube personality
Online Rock Guitar Courses Accredited by UK Government Education Authority OFQUAL". Guitar Girl Magazine. Retrieved 11 November 2019. "Pastacolypse". Tubi
Mary_Spender
UK awarding body for qualifications
courses are accredited, approved and recognized by Ofqual and QAA. Given the Awarding Body has Ofqual regulated status. The UK qualification provider is
OCN_London
Use of IT to control the population
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Techno-authoritarianism
Use of predictive analytics to direct policing
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Predictive_policing
Dance teaching and examining organisation
Contemporary Dance, Sequence and Street Dance. Grades 1-6 are accredited by Ofqual, but some Faculties have additional Grades prior to Grade 1, that is, Pre-Primary
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
Imperial_Society_of_Teachers_of_Dancing
Document that certifies having received specific education
Retrieved 2017-01-19. Guidance to the 'General Conditions of Recognition'. Ofqual. 13 July 2016. pp. 56–57. Retrieved 11 October 2016. certifyMe.online. "Understanding
Academic_certificate
Alternative form of government or social ordering
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Government_by_algorithm
Type of organization run via blockchain
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Decentralized autonomous organization
Decentralized_autonomous_organization
Soviet internet-like project, automation of economy
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OGAS
Disused UK workplace practical skills assessment
by OFQUAL to the highest category NVQs of level 4. Membership (MCGI) is placed on NQF level 7, and Fellowship (FCGI) on level 8, compared by OFQUAL to
National Vocational Qualification
National_Vocational_Qualification
British educational qualification
awarding bodies in England; AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE and Eduqas. In August 2018, Ofqual announced that it had intervened to adjust the GCSE Science grade boundaries
GCSE_Science
Professional institution for management based in the United Kingdom
and Management List of professional associations in the United Kingdom Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation Outline of management
Chartered Management Institute
Chartered_Management_Institute
Artificial candidate or officeholder
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Virtual_politician
qualifications by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual), Qualifications Wales and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations
Royal Society for Public Health
Royal_Society_for_Public_Health
Exam grade standardisation method
U at A level if less than 40% of available UMS "Ofqual, Explanation of A* at A level". OfQual. Ofqual. 14 January 2013. Archived from the original on
Uniform_Mark_Scheme
Academic or professional degree
2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016. "Compare different qualifications". ofqual.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
Doctorate
British association of universities
would establish an academic board to advise the English exams watchdog Ofqual on the content of A-Levels. In 2019, the group launched the website "Informed
Russell_Group
British physicist and educational researcher (1930–2026)
of Assessment, and was later a member of the Technical Advisory Group of OFQUAL. He was also a member of the British Educational Research Association and
Paul Black (educational researcher)
Paul_Black_(educational_researcher)
Area of Hackney, London
questions involving the evolution of species on GCSE science exam questions. Ofqual subsequently ruled that blocking out exam questions is malpractice, and
Stamford_Hill
UK specialist awarding organisation
culinary and tourism industries, worldwide. CTH is recognised and regulated by Ofqual, the regulator for qualifications, exams and tests in England. Established
Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality
Confederation_of_Tourism_and_Hospitality
Chilean 1971–73 economic management project
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Project_Cybersyn
a charity for all media with a professional awarding body recognised by Ofqual, Qualification Wales and CCEA Northern Ireland, an accreditation board,
National Council for the Training of Journalists
National_Council_for_the_Training_of_Journalists
Use of technology in education to enhance learning and teaching
GCSE exams, and in the US includes the SAT test for college admissions. Ofqual reports that e-marking is the main type of marking used for general qualifications
Educational_technology
Use of information technology in assessment
GCSE exams, and in the US includes the SAT test for college admissions. Ofqual reports that e-marking is the main type of marking used for general qualifications
Electronic_assessment
Use of AI in government areas
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Artificial intelligence in government
Artificial_intelligence_in_government
Method of authoritarianism
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Digital_authoritarianism
Internationally-recognised higher education programme of qualifications
they may be awarded directly by Pearson, as an awarding body regulated by Ofqual. In Scotland, Higher Nationals are awarded by the Scottish Qualifications
Higher_Nationals
Awarding higher grades than deserved
for several decades. In April 2012 Glenys Stacey, the chief executive of Ofqual, the UK public examinations regulator, acknowledged its presence and announced
Grade_inflation
Type of complementary and alternative medicine
Psychotherapy (REBHP). December 2002. "Register of Regulated Qualifications". Ofqual. Retrieved 6 November 2016. Cannon H (2010-12-01). "UKCHO Register search
Hypnotherapy
students in England take Urdu as a GCSE subject every year, and as per Ofqual, in 2024, 4,370 students certified in GCSE Urdu, an increase of 5% from
Urdu_in_the_United_Kingdom
recognised by the national qualifications regulators in England and Wales, Ofqual and the Council for Dance Education and Training, and is also affiliated
International Dance Teachers Association
International_Dance_Teachers_Association
UK professional standards body for financial advisors
limited company, LIBF Limited was created. The institute's operations and Ofqual-recognised awarding powers were transferred to the new company on 31 March
Walbrook_Institute_London
access to public funds were required to gain approval from the QCA (now Ofqual): OCNW obtained this approval in 2001, but, unusually, retained its status
Ascentis
education is the responsibility of three bodies: the Department for Education, Ofqual and the QAA, but at university level, science education is regulated by
Science_education_in_England
providers. However, in 2011 the qualification title was amended on the Ofqual register to the Cambridge English Level 7 Diploma In Teaching English to
Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Diploma_in_Teaching_English_to_Speakers_of_Other_Languages
Educational assessment
words usually attract greater mark weighting in the examination. In the UK, Ofqual maintains an official list of command words explaining their meaning. The
Exam
British educational credit system
have no level, but are still as valued as their replacement equivalent. Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) Qualifications and
Qualifications and Credit Framework
Qualifications_and_Credit_Framework
School, often with foreign students or with an international curriculum
Federal Foreign Office. Government of Germany. Retrieved 29 March 2022. "Ofqual finds that the IB Diploma Programme prepares students well for university
International_school
Commission for Northern Ireland Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator Ofqual – Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation Ofsted – Office for
List of regulators in the United Kingdom
List_of_regulators_in_the_United_Kingdom
Yoga organisation
Qualifications are in turn regulated by the regulator of qualification standards Ofqual. By 2015, nine schools were accredited to teach to BWY standards; other
British_Wheel_of_Yoga
UK minister of state
formula for schools curriculum and qualifications (including links with Ofqual) Standards and Testing Agency and primary assessment school accountability
Minister_of_State_for_Schools
Deliberate oversimplification of intellectual content
(Extended) (PDF) (Report). UK: Joint Information Systems Committee and Ofqual's Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Archived from the original (PDF)
Dumbing_down
Assessment of musical instrument proficiency
Award). Some qualifications are recognised by regulatory bodies, such as Ofqual, whereas others are not. Some qualifications are recognised, in the admissions
Music_examination
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Offender_Assessment_System
British non-profit organisation
HMRC Employment Consultative Committee, the Financial Services Authority, Ofqual, The Financial Services Skill Council and the Small Firms Enterprise Development
Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers
Institute_of_Accountants_and_Bookkeepers
Kingdom Diploma mill List of unaccredited institutions of higher education Ofqual Job fraud Higher Education Degree Datacheck official website Hedd blog "About
Higher Education Degree Datacheck
Higher_Education_Degree_Datacheck
2005–2019 false allegations of fraud
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Dutch childcare benefits scandal
Dutch_childcare_benefits_scandal
British ambassador
Mexico (2002–05) and Spain and Andorra (2007–09). Previous roles include Ofqual (the examinations regulator in England) from 2010-2013 and the NHS Pay Review
Denise_Holt
Changes to a system to accommodate someone with a need
for disabled students: an international comparison (PDF) (Report). UK: Ofqual's Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, Regulation & Standards Division
Reasonable_accommodation
English education awarding body
accredited by The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and regulated by Ofqual. Recognised by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (DBIS)
NCC_Education
Advanced proficiency test for learners of English
Marking Internationally" (PDF). www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual. Ofqual. Retrieved 11 December 2024. "Assessment and Grade Setting: An Overview"
Oxford Test of English Advanced
Oxford_Test_of_English_Advanced
Post-graduate academic degree
2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016. "Register of Recognised Qualifications". Ofqual. Retrieved 6 November 2016. "Dip TESOL". Trinity College London. Archived
Licentiate
Former British examination board
AQA. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20131202180759/http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/files/2007-comparability-exam-standards-d-chapter2.pdf (pp. 46–47
Joint_Matriculation_Board
2010/2011 all of the OCNs also became Awarding Organisations recognised by Ofqual. Some have adopted new, replacement names including Open Awards, Aim Awards
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Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Name of Imam Hussain's Daughter
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name or nickname Lefman (see Lemon).Perhaps also an Americanized spelling of German Lehmann.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Balance of the most merciful
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Finnish, Hebrew, Swedish
God is Gracious; Modern Female Version of John and Jon
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Protector of the Lord of Earth
Boy/Male
German
Strong Judgment
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who is Fearless
Girl/Female
Latin
Lioness.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Ideal
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Vishnu, Prowess
OFQUAL
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