Updates have been made throughout the 'Supporting information: application for recognition' and 'Recognition application: guidance for the Criteria' documents.

Updates have been made to 'Criterion B: Integrity', to reduce the risk of applications containing specific personal information.

'7. If you are unhappy with our decision', '7.1. Application rejection', and '7.2 A decision to reject an application post-evaluation or panel meeting' sections updated.

New wording for guidance contained within 'Recognition application: guidance for the Criteria', A.6.

Updated the supporting information to clarify the circumstances under which Ofqual will do an internal review of rejections of recognition applications

The supporting information incorrectly stated that a copy of our review would be shared prior to the panel meeting, as part of the review process. This has now been rectified.

Updated 'Recognition application - guidance for the Criteria' to provide additional guidance to end-point assessment organisations, particularly around Criterion C1(b) finances and Criterion D.

Updated the guidance for existing, regulated awarding organisations within the document 'Supporting information: application for recognition'. Updated the guidance on identity and constitution for organisations seeking recognition to reflect the need for them to operate within the UK, Gibraltar, a member state of the European Union or the European Free Trade Association, within the documents 'Supporting information: application for recognition' and 'Recognition application: guidance for the Criteria'.

Updates to 'Supporting Information' HTML attachment, including link to updated Privacy Statement.

Updated to reflect the new application process.

Updated the supporting information to reflect the change in regulatory arrangements in Northern Ireland.

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