The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in England (QCA), the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment in Northern Ireland (CCEA) have a statutory remit to accredit and regulate qualifications. Since April 2008 the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) has operated as part of QCA to deliver its regulatory remit.
For further information on the regulators please visit the FAQ database.