Ofqual has made a number of changes to its conditions of recognition for awarding organisations (AOs).

These changes come as a result of an earlier consultation, and relate mainly to clarity of wording and numbering. A number of substantive changes have been made to regulatory rules however, relating to:

• The publishing of fee information on AO websites
• The recognition of prior learning
• The powers of Ofqual to delay the issuing of results.

Other conditions which have been updated include the role of the responsible officer, and clarity on the definition of special consideration adjustments.

An Ofqual explains video (see from 6 minutes 50 seconds) sets out the changes that AOs have to make and the timescales involved.