SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Assessing higher education: designated body

Part 1Designation

Designation

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1

This paragraph applies where, in accordance with paragraph 2, the OfS recommends that a body (“the recommended body”) be designated to perform the assessment functions.

2

The Secretary of State may designate the recommended body only if the Secretary of State considers that—

a

the body is suitable to perform the assessment functions, and

b

designating the body would be appropriate for securing the effective assessment of the quality of, and the standards applied to, higher education provided by English higher education providers.

3

If the Secretary of State decides to designate the recommended body, the Secretary of State must—

a

notify the body of the designation before the date on which the designation takes effect (“the effective date”), and

b

publish notice of the designation before that date.

4

The notice of the designation must state—

a

the name of the body, and

b

the effective date.

5

If the Secretary of State decides not to designate the recommended body, the Secretary of State must publish the reasons for not doing so.