In May 2011
the Office of
Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) launched the General Conditions of Recognition. The Conditions specify the requirements that any organisation wishing
to become recognised as an awarding body needs to fulfil. All awarding bodies
currently recognised by Ofqual are required to notify Ofqual of their
compliance with the Conditions by 5pm
on 18 May 2012.
In
preparation for the 18 May 2012 deadline to notify Ofqual of compliance with
the Conditions, GQA are carrying out a
self-assessment activity against the requirements of the Conditions. This self-assessment activity may result in the
identification of changes that are required to ensure full compliance with the Conditions. Some of these changes may
impact on GQA Approved Centres.
Whilst we will
endeavour to minimise the impact of the Conditions on Approved Centres, we will
update you early in 2012 on any changes required.
