Ofqual seeks views on its approach to regulating qualifications, examinations and assessments
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 10:48
Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications qualifications, examinations and assessments in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland, has launched two consultations.
From Transition to Transformation; Strategic Regulation of Awarding Organisations and Qualifications, sets out how Ofqual proposes to secure the standards and efficiency of qualifications through regulation and asks for people's views. This consultation builds on Regulating for Confidence in Standards which was published in December 2009. Download From Transition to Transformation; Strategic Regulation of Awarding Organisations and Qualifications.
A detailed consultation on Ofqual's proposal's aimed at securing efficiency and value for money in the provision of regulated qualifications has also been launched. Download Consultation on Economic Regulation and the Fee-capping Process.
Ofqual would like to hear from anyone involved in or with an interest in the way qualifications, examinations and assessments are regulated. This may include:
- Headteachers, governors, teachers and practitioners
- Parents and carers
- Local authority advisors
- Training providers
- Government body representatives
- Awarding organisations
Both consultations will run until 31st January 2011.
