The regulator of qualifications in England has pledged to ensure
qualifications can be trusted for years to come by students,
employers, and wider society.
The Ofqual Strategy 2025 to
2028, published today, sets out the organisation's approach
as a guardian of the qualifications system, driving economic
growth and protecting the value of qualifications that students
take.
The regulator has described this approach as “stewardship”, an
approach to regulation that is gaining interest around the world
and takes a long-term, proactive view.
It comes at a time of change for education in England, with the
independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, reform of
vocational and technical qualifications and reform of
apprenticeship assessments.
Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham CBE said:
Ofqual's focus will be on ensuring that qualifications are
high-quality and fair for students, unlocking future
opportunities for them while supporting a productive and growing
economy.
Our stewardship approach will enable us to respond flexibly and
with agility to a changing world while maintaining the stability
that underpins England's world-leading qualifications system.
During the next 3 years, Ofqual also aims to improve the quality
and efficiency of its regulation by ensuring its rules and
procedures are fit for purpose and necessary.
The strategy has 5 aims:
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steward – secure the safe, fair, and
resilient delivery of qualifications and
assessments
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innovate – oversee the improvement and
reform of qualifications
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strengthen – strengthen the performance,
capacity, and resilience of the qualifications
market
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engage – build confidence in
qualifications
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develop – develop the skills, processes and
systems needed for effective and efficient regulation
Background information
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Ofqual is the regulator of qualifications, examinations, and
assessments in England
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The Ofqual strategy 2025 to 2028 can be read in full
here
