Ofqual - Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation

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Our objectives

As set out in the Act our main objectives are:

  • to secure that qualifications give a reliable indication of skills, knowledge and understanding and that the attainment level is consistent over time
  • to secure that assessments give a reliable indication of skills, knowledge and understanding and that the attainment level is consistent over time
  • to promote public confidence in regulated qualifications and assessments
  • to promote awareness of the range of qualifications and the benefits of regulated qualifications to the public
  • to secure efficiency and value for money in regulated qualifications