Questions: Removal of Annex 2 Draft diversity and equality principles

Removal of Annex 2 Draft diversity and equality principles

Ofqual wants to be assured that all learners have equal and appropriate access to all assessments and qualifications that will enable them to demonstrate their skills, abilities and knowledge. As a public body, Ofqual is bound by all the equalities legislation to promote fairness, equality and equity. To achieve a fully inclusive education system our aim is to ensure that all groups can fully participate in assessments and examinations by proactively ensuring that as many obstacles as possible are removed at the design stage of qualification criteria. Therefore, Annex 2, Draft diversity and equality principles, from version 2 of the Regulatory arrangements for component and Diploma awarding bodies has been removed as these regulations are already covered by regulations in the Criteria for accreditation of Foundation, Higher and Advanced Diploma qualifications (1.2f on page 6 and 2.5 on page 10).

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