The three regulators in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are consulting on their conditions of recognition - the rules they set for the awarding organisations (AOs) and qualifications they regulate.

The consultation proposes a number of changes to the conditions including changes aimed at clarity of wording, recognition of prior learning, issuing of results, transparency of qualification fees and the role of the responsible officer.

Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and CCEA have sought to align their proposals as far as possible recognising that many of the AOs regulated are common to all three countries. Where different requirements are proposed, these reflect differences in legislation, policy decisions, processes and national contexts.

The consultation closes on 25 October 2019.