Part 7The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation

Chapter 3Functions in relation to assessment arrangements

Regulatory frameworks

I1164NC 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.

I2165EYFS assessments regulatory framework

1

Ofqual must prepare and publish a document (“the EYFS assessments regulatory framework”) which—

a

contains a description of how Ofqual intends to perform its function under section 161(2), and

b

gives guidance to EYFS responsible bodies about the performance of their functions in relation to EYFS assessment arrangements.

2

Ofqual—

a

may revise the EYFS assessments regulatory framework, and

b

if it does so, it must publish the revised version.

3

Before publishing the EYFS assessments regulatory framework or a revised version of it, Ofqual must consult—

a

the Secretary of State, and

b

such EYFS responsible bodies and other persons as it considers appropriate.

4

An EYFS responsible body must have regard to the EYFS assessments regulatory framework in performing its functions in relation to EYFS assessment arrangements.