SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Assessing higher education: designated body

Part 1Designation

Bodies suitable to perform assessment functions

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1

A body is suitable to perform the assessment functions if the body satisfies conditions A to D.

2

Condition A is that the body is capable of performing the assessment functions in an effective manner.

3

Condition B is that—

a

the persons who determine the strategic priorities of the body represent a broad range of registered higher education providers,

b

the body commands the confidence of registered higher education providers, and

c

the body exercises its functions independent of any particular higher education provider.

4

Condition C is that the body consents to being designated under this Schedule.

5

Condition D is that the body is a body corporate and is not—

a

a servant or agent of the Crown, or

b

a body to which the Secretary of State appoints members.