01 September, 2011
This document addresses the duty upon awarding bodies to make reasonable adjustments and avoid unfavourable treatment towards disabled candidates.
20 July, 2009
We have formalised our policy on the Age of Learners on BTEC Programmes in order to clarify the age at which learners may commence study for BTEC programmes and when to make registrations to gain certification.
01 September, 2011
This policy applies to the design and development of assessment for all qualifications offered by Pearson, including: general qualifications; vocational and work related qualifications; and functional skills.
01 June, 2011
This policy is about ‘Collaborative agreements for the delivery of BTEC and other vocational qualifications’. This document replaces the previous policies Collaborative Arrangements for Vocational Qualifications 2007–2010.
14 February, 2012
Ofqual’s General Condition A4 requires all Awarding Organisations to have a Conflict of Interest Policy. This policy provides guidance to relevant individuals, including our centres, on how we deal with possible conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of Pearson Education Limited’s role as an awarding organisation.
19 September, 2005
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19 September, 2005
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01 September, 2011
This is the QCF Credit Accumulation and Transfer policy, which we are required to have by regulation. The policy is about our arrangements for credit accumulation and transfer of QCF credit. It applies to all Edexcel and/or BTEC qualifications including those on National Curriculum Framework (NQF), the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and other national frameworks in Wales and Northern Ireland.
01 September, 2011
This is the SCQF Credit Accumulation and Transfer policy, which we are required to have by regulation. The policy is about our arrangements for credit accumulation and transfer of SCQF credit. It applies to all qualifications and units including those on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.
01 March, 2012
The Edexcel Assured policy applies to organisations that deliver their own education and/or training programmes and want to obtain Edexcel endorsement of their quality processes. The policy gives information on how the quality processes that underpin the administration will be reviewed and appraised. Edexcel Assured status will be awarded to those organisations that are able to evidence high quality control.
29 October, 2003
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12 May, 2011
This document replaces the previous policy on enquiries and appeals (issue code Appeals 07-09). This policy applies to all Edexcel vocational qualifications including BTEC, NVQ, SQV, Functional Skills, Key Skills, Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy and ESOL.
01 June, 2011
How Pearson UK is working to meet the diverse needs of its learners through its qualifications and assessments.
01 March, 2012
This policy provides guidance on the delivery of National Vocational Qualifications and competence qualifications overseas. This policy applies to Pearson accredited National Vocational Qualifications and to competence qualifications accredited within the Qualifications and Credit Framework being delivered outside the territories of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Pearson accredited Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) are excluded from being delivered outside the territories of the United Kingdom and are outside the scope of this policy.
01 November, 2010
Edexcel aims to facilitate open access to vocational qualifications for learners who are eligible for reasonable adjustment and/or special consideration in assessments, without compromising the assessment of the skills, knowledge, understanding or competence being measured.
22 June, 2006
For Submission to Edexcel Only (Form for Centre to use with Policy RASC 06-12)
22 June, 2006
For Internal Centre Use Only (Form for Centre to use with Policy RASC 06-12)
08 March, 2011
As part of our commitment to quality assurance Edexcel seeks to provide learners with guidance and support to help them achieve their learning and development goals while meeting any regulatory requirements. Our policies are reviewed on a
yearly basis to ensure that they remain fit for purpose. This policy is about prior learning and recommends ways a learner can meet any requirements while avoiding repetition of learning and assessment. This document replaces the previous policies Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL 06-14) and the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL 02- 09).
01 October, 2011
This document is the Assessment Associate version of the Safeguarding Children Policy and is of interest to: Representatives of Edexcel (Assessment Associates), Centre staff, Parents and Students. This policy sets out the specific principles required for the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults. It sets a benchmark for the minimum standards that must be met and also provides guidance as to what to do and how to behave in order to minimise the risks when coming into contact with children and vulnerable adults, whether directly or indirectly.
01 October, 2011
This document sets out the specific principles required for the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults. The Safeguarding children policy is aimed at Edexcel staff who come into contact with children and vulnerable adults whether directly or indirectly, it sets a benchmark for the minimum standards that must be met and also provides guidance to staff so that they know what to do and how to behave in order to minimise the risks.
22 June, 2006
(Form for Centre to use with Policy RA&SC 06-12)
01 September, 2011
Intended for heads of centres, examination officers and others involved in managing the delivery of qualifications which are certificated by awarding bodies which are members of the Joint Council for Qualifications. It has been drawn up in accordance with Joint Council agreements dealing with malpractice and breaches of security.
01 March, 2012
In order to maintain the integrity and security of our examinations, Pearson have provided the following policies to guide examination officers and centres on the timetabling and supervision of candidates of our academic examinations taken internationally. This policy is for external and internal use and applies to all Edexcel international academic examinations (GCSE, International GCSE, GCE and ALevel). The policies are organised by timezone and not by Pearson region as they refer to timings around the world. Any questions or queries should be referred to the Pearson International regional teams.
01 March, 2012
See Policy for taking UK examinations in international centres - Asia
01 March, 2012
See Policy for taking UK examinations in international centres - Asia
01 March, 2012
See Policy for taking UK examinations in international centres - Asia
01 March, 2012
See Policy for taking UK examinations in international centres - Asia
01 March, 2012
See Policy for taking UK examinations in international centres - Asia
13 May, 2011
This policy applies to all approved UK centres based in England; Channel Islands; Isle of Man; Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland, that are seeking to extend delivery of vocational qualifications across international borders to Eire, EU and any other region of the world. It applies to vocational qualifications awarded by Edexcel, including BTEC qualifications, at all levels and in all sectors.
08 March, 2011
As part of our commitment to quality assurance Edexcel seeks to provide learners with guidance and support to help them achieve their learning and development goals while meeting any regulatory requirements. Our policies are reviewed on a
yearly basis to ensure that they remain fit for purpose. This policy is about the use of languages in specifications, assessment and support materials where a learner wishes
to undertake a qualification in a language other than English. This document replaces the previous policy Use of Language (Welsh and Irish) in BTEC qualifications and Edexcel NVQs (2005).