SCHEDULE 3

FURTHER PROVISION ABOUT RECOGNITION OF AWARDING BODIES

Procedure for withdrawal of recognition
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1
Before withdrawing recognition from a recognised body under paragraph 19, Qualifications Wales must give the body notice of its intention to do so.
2
The notice must—
a
explain why Qualifications Wales proposes to withdraw recognition in the respect concerned, and
b
specify when Qualifications Wales proposes to decide whether to withdraw recognition.
3
In deciding whether to withdraw recognition as specified in the notice, Qualifications Wales must have regard to any representations made by the recognised body.
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1
If Qualifications Wales decides to withdraw recognition, it must give notice to the recognised body of the decision.
2
The notice must—
a
inform the body of its right under arrangements made under paragraph 22 to request a review of the decision,
b
state the date by which any request for review must be made, and
c
specify the date with the expiry of which, in the absence of a request for review, the withdrawal is to take effect (the “withdrawal date”).
3
The withdrawal date must be a date after the last date on which a review may be requested under arrangements made under paragraph 22.
4
At any time before the withdrawal date, Qualifications Wales may decide not to withdraw the body's recognition; and if it does so, must give the body notice to this effect.
5
In determining the withdrawal date, Qualifications Wales is to have regard to the need to avoid prejudice to persons who are seeking, or might reasonably be expected to seek, to obtain a qualification, or a qualification of the description, in respect of the award of which recognition is to be withdrawn.