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.