Apprenticeships in the news again
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42092171
Aug
Good practice in self-evaluation, part 1
Self-evaluation is a good opportunity for Awarding Organisation's to get the team involved and chew over Ofqual's General Conditions of Recognition. Think of it as a health check to see how things are, identify any treatments needed, or it could...
Aug
Taking stock - managing risk
When the General Conditions were introduced by Ofqual there was a lot of fizz about what risk management was and what this could mean for Awarding Organisations? Ofqual’s ‘positive indicators’ on the subject don’t give us a lot...
Jul
Who is stealing your time?
Everyone is getting busier is seems. We all have the same amount of work-time available to us – well subject to non-work commitments, like time with family and friends, volunteering or other important things in your life! Here’s my tips on how to...
Jun
A state of being certain: 2015 Statement of Compliance
Having spoken with a few AOs there is definitely mixed understanding about what Ofqual expect this time round. Ofqual may not be seeking evidence of a self-evaluation exercise, or how the AO assures itself on compliance matters but they do expect some work to...
May
After the QCF
Here's my thoughts on the Ofqual consultation, potential workload and regulatory burden. Click on After the QCF
Apr
Ofqual's Regulatory Strategy and AO plans
Do Awarding Organisation (AO) plans and priorities factor in Ofqual plans, do they need to? Thinking about planning and prioritising this blog post reflects on Ofqual's Corporate Plan 2015-18 and planning generally. Read on ...
Mar
New qualification framework proposals
Ofqual has published their consultation on a new framework describing regulated qualifications and vocational qualifications https://www.gov.uk/government/news...
Feb
How does your qualification business grow? Ofqual have asked AO’s to review the scope of their recognition
Will this request from Ofqual lead AOs to tighten down on potential opportunities for AO business expansion; and/or discourage one-off arrangements with employers and others for bespoke qualification development? What should AO's be thinking about? Read on ...
Dec
Learning from malpractice
The trend is malpractice cases are rising on all fronts. How Awarding Organisation’s (AO’s) deal with malpractice, other than having a policy in place, does vary. However, the practicalities and issues irrespective of sector are common to all. Read...
Dec
Qualification and Credit Framework will go
Withdrawal of the QCF (Qualification and Credit Framework) – what will it mean for Awarding Organisations? Alongside yesterday’s announcement from Ofqual you can find plenty of supplementary information. The best read is probably...