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Regulatory Issues
The new independent regulator
Ofqual, the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator, is the new regulator of qualifications, exams and tests in England.
The government will be bringing in legislation to establish Ofqual as the regulator of qualifications. Until this legislation is passed, Ofqual will operate as part of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Afterwards, Ofqual will be accountable to parliament rather than to government ministers. FAB is working with QCA and the government to influence this new development.
FAB's response to the consultation Confidence in Standards: Regulating and Developing Qualifications and Assessment is available on the members section of the FAB website.
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
The qualifications system in England is undergoing a period of wide ranging reform. FAB continues to work with QCA to enhance awarding bodies understanding of the QCF. Further information on the reform and FAB's contribution is available on the members' site.
FAB's response to the consultation QCF Regulatory Arrangements is available on the members section of the FAB website.
Employer and provider recognition
FAB has responded to the consultation on employer and provider recognition. Further details on the proposed recognition process and FAB's response to the consultation are available on the members' website.
The Credit and Framework special interest group
The Regulatory Issues special interest group leads on these areas of work and Isabel Sutcliffe, the Chair of this group is the FAB representative on Strand 2 of the Vocational Qualification Reform Programme (VQRP). Information on the VQRP can be found within the main menu of this website. The group meet every six weeks, with additional meetings held as required.
Minutes from the meetings of the Regulatory Issues special interest group can be found on the members' section of the website.