Part 7The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation

Chapter 2Functions in relation to qualifications

Recognition of awarding bodies

137Entry and inspection conditions: supplementary

(1)

An entry and inspection condition requires permission to enter premises to be given only if—

(a)

the premises in question are not used as a private dwelling,

(b)

the entry is to be by an authorised person,

(c)

reasonable notice has been given to the recognised body in question, and

(d)

the entry is to be at a reasonable time.

(2)

Authorised person” means a member of Ofqual's staff who is authorised (generally or specifically) for the purpose.

(3)

An entry and inspection condition may require an authorised person to be given permission to do anything that a person authorised by a provision of Part 1 of the Education Act 2005 (c. 18) to inspect documents could do by virtue of section 58 of that Act (computer records).