1.10We will be able to regulate all qualifications (other than degrees) in England and all vocational qualifications (other than degrees) in Northern Ireland. An organisation will be able to apply to be recognised to award certain regulated qualifications or descriptions of qualifications. If its application is successful, against the criteria we will publish, we will regulate the organisation on an on-going basis.
1.11The legislation does not limit regulation to ‘external qualifications’, that is, to qualifications that are awarded by an organisation that does not also teach the candidates. This changes the current position. Employers, training providers and colleges, for example, will be able to apply to be recognised to award regulated qualifications to their own learners.
1.12The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families is responsible for statutory national curriculum and EYFS assessments. We will keep under review all aspects of these assessment arrangements, publish guidance on the arrangements to which those responsible for the arrangements must have regard, and report to the Secretary of State and to relevant responsible bodies any significant failings. The legislation gives us a new and distinct responsibility for promoting the development and implementation of assessments which maintain standards, and to promote public confidence in assessments. We are seeking views on how we should fulfil this role.
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