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These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Act modified by S.I. 2011/908 art. 14Act modified by S.I. 2014/1012 art. 16Act words substituted by S.I. 2010/1158 Sch. 2 para. 16(2)Act words substituted by S.I. 2010/1158 Sch. 2 para. 16(3)Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):Pt. 1 Ch. A1 inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 1 para. 1s. A8 inserted by 2016 c. 7 s. 2(1)s. A8 repealed by 2016 c. 7 s. 2(3)s. 23(2)(b) (iia) inserted by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 13 para. 19s. 71A inserted by S.I. 2011/1726 reg. 7s. 71A(1) words substituted by 2011 c. 25 Sch. 7 para. 139s. 83A 83B inserted by 2011 c. 21 s. 69(2)s. 83A(1) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 14 para. 5(2)s. 83A(3) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 1 para. 18(a)s. 83A(9) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 14 para. 5(2)s. 83A(10) omitted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 14 para. 5(3)s. 83A(11) omitted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 1 para. 18(b)s. 83B(1) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 1 para. 19(2)s. 83B(1) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 14 para. 6s. 83B(1A) inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 1 para. 19(3)s. 83B(2)-(5) omitted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 1 para. 19(4)s. 83B(5) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 14 para. 6s. 88(2A) inserted by 2011 c. 21 s. 73(2)(b)s. 88(2A) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 14 para. 11s. 100(1A) inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 1 para. 2(3)s. 105(5) (6) substituted for s. 105(5) by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 18 para. 11s. 105(6) words substituted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 14 para. 17s. 118(1A) inserted by 2011 c. 21 s. 70(3)s. 118A inserted by 2011 c. 21 s. 72s. 120A inserted by 2015 c. 20 Sch. 14 para. 26s. 121(3)(aa) inserted by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 18 para. 12s. 132(10) inserted by 2015 anaw 5 s. 35(2)s. 151A-151D inserted by 2011 c. 21 s. 23(3)s. 152A-152C inserted by 2011 c. 21 s. 23(5)s. 252(5)(za) inserted by S.I. 2010/1158 Sch. 2 para. 16(14)(d)(i)s. 253A inserted by 2015 c. 26 s. 79(1)s. 253A(6) words substituted by 2015 anaw 5 Sch. 4 para. 9(2)s. 262(3A) inserted by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 18 para. 13(2)s. 262(6)(ab) inserted by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 18 para. 13(4)(a)s. 262(6)(ea) inserted by 2011 c. 21 s. 23(7)Sch. 9 para. 2(1)(za) inserted by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(a)Sch. 9 para. 3(7) inserted by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 7 para. 3(3)Sch. 9 para. 3(3A) inserted by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 7 para. 4Sch. 9 para. 5(5) (6) inserted by 2011 c. 21 Sch. 7 para. 7(6)Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing provisions within this Act into force:S.I. 2009/3341 art. 2 commences (2009 c. 22)S.I. 2010/1151 art. 22 amendment to earlier commencing SI 2010/303S.I. 2010/1702 art. 2 amendment to earlier commencing SI 2010/1151S.I. 2011/829 art. 2 commences (2009 c. 22)S.I. 2011/882 art. 2 amendment to earlier commencing SI 2010/303 art. 7 Sch. 6Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2010/1937 art. 2-4 Sch. 1-3 commences (2010 c. 32)S.I. 2010/2317 art. 2 3 commences (2010 c. 15)S.I. 2010/2413 art. 2 commences (2009 c. 22)S.I. 2011/1066 art. 2 commences (2010 c. 15)Prospective Part 7 E+W+N.I.The Office of Qualifications and Examinations RegulationChapter 1E+W+N.I.Establishment, objectives and general dutiesEstablishmentE+W+N.I.127The Office of Qualifications and Examinations RegulationE+W+N.I.(1)There is to be a body corporate known as the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation.
(3)Schedule 9 makes further provision about Ofqual.
Objectives and general dutiesE+W+N.I.128ObjectivesE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual's objectives are—
Regulated qualifications and regulated assessment arrangementsE+W+N.I.130Meaning of “regulated qualifications” etc.E+W+N.I.(1)In this Part a “regulated qualification” means a qualification to which this Part applies which is awarded or authenticated by a body which is recognised under section 132 in respect of the qualification.
131Meaning of “regulated assessment arrangements” etc.E+W+N.I.(1)This section applies for the purposes of this Part.
Chapter 2E+W+N.I.Functions in relation to qualificationsRecognition of awarding bodiesE+W+N.I.132RecognitionE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must recognise an awarding body in respect of the award or authentication of a specified qualification, or description of qualification, to which this Part applies if—
133Criteria for recognitionE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must set and publish the criteria for recognition under section 132.
134General conditions of recognitionE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must set and publish the general conditions to which a recognition is to be subject.
135Other conditions of recognitionE+W+N.I.(1)The conditions of recognition that Ofqual may impose under section 132(3)(d) include in particular—
136Fee capping conditions: supplementaryE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may impose a fee capping condition limiting the amount of a particular fee only if satisfied that the limit is necessary in order to secure value for money.
(a)set out Ofqual's reasons for proposing to impose the fee capping condition, and
(a)an individual who is not a member of Ofqual or Ofqual's staff, or
(b)a body none of whose members is a member of Ofqual or Ofqual's staff.
137Entry and inspection conditions: supplementaryE+W+N.I.(1)An entry and inspection condition requires permission to enter premises to be given only if—
(2)“Authorised person” means a member of Ofqual's staff who is authorised (generally or specifically) for the purpose.
Accreditation of certain qualificationsE+W+N.I.138Qualifications subject to the accreditation requirementE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may determine that a specified qualification, or description of qualification, to which this Part applies is subject to the accreditation requirement.
139AccreditationE+W+N.I.(1)Where a qualification is subject to the accreditation requirement Ofqual must accredit a particular form of the qualification if—
140Criteria for accreditationE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must set and publish the criteria for accreditation under section 139.
Minimum requirementsE+W+N.I.141Power to specify minimum requirementsE+W+N.I.(1)The Secretary of State may by order specify minimum requirements in respect of a specified qualification, or description of qualification, to which this section applies.
142Consultation before making order specifying minimum requirementsE+W+N.I.(1)Before making an order under section 141(1) the Secretary of State must consult Ofqual and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
143Effect of order specifying minimum requirementsE+W+N.I.(1)This section applies in relation to a qualification or description of qualification in respect of which minimum requirements specified in an order under section 141(1) have effect.
144Revocation and amendment of orders specifying minimum requirementsE+W+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies if—
Guided learningE+W+N.I.145Assignment of number of hours of guided learningE+W+N.I.(1)A recognised body may only award or authenticate a particular form of a qualification in respect of which it is recognised if Condition 1 or 2 is met.
146Criteria for assignment of number of hours of guided learningE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must set and publish criteria for determining—
SurrenderE+W+N.I.147Surrender of recognitionE+W+N.I.(1)A recognised body may give notice to Ofqual that it wishes to cease to be recognised in respect of the award or authentication of a specified qualification or description of qualification.
RegisterE+W+N.I.148RegisterE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must maintain and publish a register containing the following information in relation to each recognised body—
Recognised bodies: monitoring and enforcementE+W+N.I.149Review of activities of recognised bodiesE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may keep under review any connected activities of a recognised body.
(a)the body's recognition (including, in particular, the compliance by the body with the conditions to which the recognition is subject), or
150Investigation of complaintsE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may investigate, or make arrangements for the investigation of, complaints in relation to the award or authentication of a regulated qualification.
151Power to give directionsE+W+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies if it appears to Ofqual—
152Power to withdraw recognitionE+W+N.I.(1)Subsection (2) applies if a recognised body has failed to comply with a condition to which the recognition is subject.
(a)set out Ofqual's reasons for proposing to withdraw recognition from the recognised body in the respect in question, and
153Qualifications regulatory frameworkE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must prepare and publish—
(c)factors which Ofqual will take into account in determining whether or not a recognised body's behaviour complies with a general condition.
(a)Ofqual's power under section 132(3)(d) (power to impose other conditions);
(b)Ofqual's functions under sections 132(4) and 134 (functions in relation to general conditions);
(c)Ofqual's functions under an entry and inspection condition to which a recognition is subject (see section 135);
(d)Ofqual's functions under section 138(1) (power to determine that a qualification is subject to the accreditation requirement);
(e)Ofqual's functions under sections 149 to 152.
OtherE+W+N.I.154Review of qualifications to which Part appliesE+W+N.I.Ofqual may keep under review all aspects of qualifications to which this Part applies.
155Review of system for allocating values to qualificationsE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must keep under review any system used by the Secretary of State for allocating values to qualifications to which this Part applies by reference to the level of attainment indicated by the qualifications.
156Co-operation and joint workingE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may co-operate or work jointly with another public authority where it is appropriate to do so for the efficient and effective performance of any of Ofqual's qualifications functions.
157Power to provide information to qualifications regulatorsE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may provide information to a qualifications regulator for the purpose of enabling or facilitating the performance of a relevant function of the regulator.
(a)a qualifications regulator is a person who has functions in any part of the United Kingdom which are similar to Ofqual's qualifications functions, and
GeneralE+W+N.I.158Interpretation of ChapterE+W+N.I.(1)In this Chapter—
Chapter 3E+W+N.I.Functions in relation to assessment arrangementsDevelopment etc. of regulated assessment arrangementsE+W+N.I.159NC assessment arrangements: duty to consult Ofqual etc.E+W+N.I.(1)Section 87 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) (establishment of the National Curriculum for England by order) is amended as follows.
“(6A)Before making an order under subsection (3)(c) the Secretary of State—
160EYFS assessment arrangements: duty to consult Ofqual etc.E+W+N.I.(1)Section 42 of the Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) (further provisions about assessment arrangements) is amended as follows.
Review etc. of regulated assessment arrangementsE+W+N.I.161Review of regulated assessment arrangementsE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must keep under review all aspects of NC assessment arrangements.
162Powers to require informationE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may at any time require a person falling within subsection (2) to provide it with any information which Ofqual considers it necessary or expedient to have for the purposes of, or in connection with, the performance by Ofqual of its function under section 161(1).
163Duty to notify significant failingsE+W+N.I.(1)If it appears to Ofqual that there is or is likely to be a significant failing in NC assessment arrangements Ofqual must notify—
Regulatory frameworksE+W+N.I.164NC assessments regulatory frameworkE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must prepare and publish a document (“the NC assessments regulatory framework”) which—
165EYFS assessments regulatory frameworkE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must prepare and publish a document (“the EYFS assessments regulatory framework”) which—
GeneralE+W+N.I.166Interpretation of ChapterE+W+N.I.In this Chapter—
Chapter 4E+W+N.I.Other functions167Provision of servicesE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may, in connection with any of its functions, provide services to any person (whether or not in the United Kingdom).
168Provision of information or adviceE+W+N.I.(1)If requested to do so by the Secretary of State, Ofqual must provide the Secretary of State with information or advice on such matters relating to any of its functions as may be specified in the request.
169Research and developmentE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual may carry out programmes of research and development for purposes connected with—
170Duty not to impose or maintain unnecessary burdensE+W+N.I.(1)Ofqual must keep its regulatory functions under review.
171Annual and other reportsE+W+N.I.(1)As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of each reporting period Ofqual must prepare and publish a report for the period (“the annual report”).
Chapter 5E+W+N.I.General172Interpretation of PartE+W+N.I.(1)In this Part—
173Transfer schemesE+W+N.I.Schedule 10 contains provision for the transfer of staff, property, rights and liabilities from the body to be known as the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency to Ofqual.
174Minor and consequential amendmentsE+W+N.I.Schedule 12 contains minor and consequential amendments relating to the provision made by this Part (and Part 8).