is a UK awarding organisation approved and regulated by Ofqual, the highest national standards set for England?

Yes. OTHM is a UK awarding organisation approved and regulated by Ofqual, which sets the highest national standards for qualifications in England. The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Online (RQF, 120 Credits) is listed on the Ofqual register under qualification number 610/1537/4. This regulation ensures the diploma meets rigorous quality assurance criteria regarding content, assessment, and learner support. For global learners, this Ofqual regulation provides a transparent benchmark of academic rigour equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree. It confirms the qualification’s validity for progression to Level 6 top-up degrees and professional recognition within the UK health and social care sector, offering a regulated alternative to university routes.