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	<title>Regulating for confidence in standards</title>
	<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards</link>
	<description>Consultation on the regulation of qualifications, examinations and assessments</description>
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		<title>The five common assessment criteria</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Quality of assessment outcomes
We have developed the following definitions of five criteria that allow stakeholders and Ofqual to evaluate assessments. The definitions have been debated widely and we will refine them again in light of suggestion we receive during the consultation.
Validity
Validity is the central concept in evaluating the quality of assessment outcomes.  It is the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/annexe-b/the-five-common-assessment-criteria/</link>
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		<title>About Ofqual</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ofqual is the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. Ofqual will regulate vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland. Ofqual aims to ensure that children, young people and adult learners get the results their work deserves, that standards are maintained and that the qualifications learners receive count now and in the future.


Ofqual’s legal status


The Qualifications and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/foreword/about-ofqual/</link>
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		<title>Foreword</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kathleen Tattersall, Chair of Ofqual
As Chief Regulator, I am delighted to announce the launch of the consultation into how Ofqual should meet its objectives and exercise its duties and powers. Ofqual is the new independent regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments. Ofqual’s remit in England covers regulated qualifications and assessments taken by learners of all [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/foreword/foreword/</link>
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		<title>Regulation of national curriculum and EYFS assessments</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
What the legislation says
Ofqual’s objective is to promote the development and implementation of regulated assessments which give a reliable indication of achievement and indicate a consistent level of attainment (including over time) between comparable assessments. We must also promote public confidence in regulated assessment arrangements.
Ofqual must keep under review all aspects of statutory national curriculum [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/regulation-of-national-curriculum-and-early-years-foundation-stage-assessments/regulation-of-national-curriculum-and-eyfs-assessments/</link>
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		<title>What we are consulting on</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We would like your feedback on how we should meet our objectives, fulfil our duties and use our powers. The themes of our consultation are set out in this document. Areas covered include our approach to recognising awarding organisations; how we will monitor awarding organisations and the regulated qualifications they offer; the steps we will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/uncategorized/what-we-are-consulting-on/</link>
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		<title>Summary of questions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
This consultation has now closed to responses.

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		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/annex-a/summary-of-questions/</link>
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		<title>How to respond</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How to respond
23.1We would prefer you to respond using the online forms provided within each section or the full listing of all questions.
We will also accept responses by email sent to: consultationresponses@ofqual.gov.uk or by post to Regulatory Policy Team, Spring Place, Coventry Business Park, Herald Avenue, Coventry, CV5 6UB.
The last date for responses is 8 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/responding-to-the-consultation-summary-of-questions/how-to-respond/</link>
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		<title>Promoting awareness of the benefits of regulated qualifications</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
What the legislation says
It is Ofqual’s objective to promote awareness and understanding of: 

the range of regulated qualifications available
the benefits of regulated qualifications
the benefits of recognition to awarding organisations.

It is Ofqual’s objective to promote public confidence in regulated qualifications and regulated assessment arrangements. 
Ofqual will be required to publish: 

a register of recognised awarding organisations [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/regulating-qualifications/promoting-awareness-of-the-benefits-of-regulated-qualifications/</link>
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		<title>Economic regulation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
What the legislation says
One of Ofqual’s objectives is to secure the efficient provision of regulated qualifications and in particular that payments to awarding organisations for awarding or authenticating qualifications represent value for money.
The legislation allows Ofqual to impose a fee capping condition on an awarding organisation. It can only do so if it is satisfied [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/regulating-qualifications/economic-regulation/</link>
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		<title>Entry and inspection condition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[
What the legislation says
The legislation will also allow Ofqual to impose an entry and inspection condition requiring permission to enter an awarding organisation’s premises to inspect and copy documents if Ofqual deems it necessary in order to:

satisfy itself that appropriate standards are being maintained in the award of a qualification or
determine whether or not to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/regulating-for-confidence-in-standards/regulating-qualifications/entry-and-inspection-condition/</link>
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