Ofqual
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This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is intended to support effective working arrangements between the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation and the Standards and Testing Agency, an executive agency within the Department for Education.
In this MoU, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation is referred to as Ofqual, the Standards and Testing Agency is referred to as STA and, collectively, as we, with the expressions our and us being used accordingly. The Department for Education is referred to as the DfE
This MoU is not intended to cover every detailed aspect of the working relationship between Ofqual and STA. It is a statement of principles that will guide relations to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to support the effective regulation of National Assessments, an appropriate regulatory relationship between STA and Ofqual and to avoid duplication of effort, misunderstanding or unnecessary impact on third parties.
Although not legally binding, this MoU will serve as a working document that will be subject to review in the light of operational practice.
This MoU should be considered in the context of the applicable legislation (the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and subsequent amendments).