Part 7The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Chapter 3Functions in relation to assessment arrangements
Regulatory frameworks
I1165EYFS assessments regulatory framework
1
Ofqual must prepare and publish a document (“the EYFS assessments regulatory framework”) which—
a
contains a description of how Ofqual intends to perform its function under section 161(2), and
b
gives guidance to EYFS responsible bodies about the performance of their functions in relation to EYFS assessment arrangements.
2
Ofqual—
a
may revise the EYFS assessments regulatory framework, and
b
if it does so, it must publish the revised version.
3
Before publishing the EYFS assessments regulatory framework or a revised version of it, Ofqual must consult—
a
the Secretary of State, and
b
such EYFS responsible bodies and other persons as it considers appropriate.
4
An EYFS responsible body must have regard to the EYFS assessments regulatory framework in performing its functions in relation to EYFS assessment arrangements.