Part 7The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Chapter 3Functions in relation to assessment arrangements
Regulatory frameworks
164NC assessments regulatory framework
1
Ofqual must prepare and publish a document (“the NC assessments regulatory framework”) which—
a
contains a description of how Ofqual intends to perform its function under section 161(1), and
b
gives guidance to NC responsible bodies about the performance of their functions in relation to NC assessment arrangements.
2
Ofqual—
a
may revise the NC assessments regulatory framework, and
b
if it does so, it must publish the revised version.
3
Before publishing the NC assessments regulatory framework or a revised version of it, Ofqual must consult—
a
the Secretary of State, and
b
such NC responsible bodies and other persons as it considers appropriate.
4
An NC responsible body must have regard to the NC assessments regulatory framework in performing its functions in relation to NC assessment arrangements.