Power to give a direction
Section 5: Giving a direction, Taking Regulatory Action: Version 2 - For Consultation Back
We may direct an awarding organisation to take or refrain from taking specified steps if it appears, on the evidence available to us, that the awarding organisation has failed or is likely to fail to comply with any condition to which its recognition is subject.
A direction will be imposed with a view to securing compliance with the relevant condition. A direction is enforceable in the courts.
It is not enough to order an organisation. Ofqual must be able to direct schools themselves to suspend a qualification or exam or assessment. The direction to the exam body would be in addition to this. Simply addressing the organisation will only begin a discussion between Ofqual and the organisation. This takes too much time.
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