Ofqual is committed to being a transparent regulator. We will be open about the circumstances in which we will take regulatory action and be open about the actions we have taken. We will publish our Policy on Taking Regulatory Action. This policy will form part of our Qualifications Regulatory Framework.

We have previously consulted on how we should use our regulatory powers. We have now set out in a draft policy how we intend to use the range of regulatory actions available to us. Comments on the draft are invited, before we finalise and publish the policy.

We will publish separately our policy on using our fee-capping power.

The consultation is available to view online, alternatively you can download a copy in PDF format, Taking Regulatory Action: Part 1 (PDF).

This consultation has now closed. The results of this consultation will feed in to the sanctions policy to be published in July 2011.

Where responses are emailed please ensure you include the consultation title in the subject line.

Please structure your comments using the following headings:

• Ofqual’s general approach to taking regulatory action
• Imposing conditions of recognition
• Accreditation requirements
• Giving a direction
• Imposing an entry and inspection condition
• Withdrawing recognition

We plan to review and revise the draft policy as necessary in light of the comments we receive it and to publish the final policy in July 2011.