Policy updatePosted on August 27th 2026

We have updated the policies listed below.

Please familiarise yourself with these documents by visiting our policies webpage. Below we outline the specific changes within each document.

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August

The following policies have been updated to incorporate Gateway Qualifications’ revised document control statement and to reflect current Board approval arrangements.

Please note that these amendments are administrative in nature only. There have been no changes to the policy content, requirements, processes, or centre responsibilities.

  • Access to HE Diploma Learner Appeals Policy
  • Appeals Policy and Procedure
  • Centre Recognition Policy
  • Centre Recognition Withdrawal Policy and Procedure
  • Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedure
  • Feedback and Complaints Policy
  • Malpractice and Maladministration Policy and Procedure
  • Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and Procedure
  • Sanctions Policy
  • Stakeholder Engagement Policy

May

Minor amendments have been made in order to:

  • Update regulatory references
  • Reflect upcoming changes to the QAA regulatory framework, where the Access to HE Diploma Licensing Criteria ceases on 31st July 2026 and is replaced by the Access to HE Conditions from 1st August 2026
  • Reflect changes relating to Ofqual’s regulation of apprenticeship assessment

There are no substantive changes to policy intent or operational practice.

Please note:

  • The Malpractice and Maladministration Policy has been updated to include revised fee information
  • The Sanctions Policy now includes further detail on applicable fees

Updated:

In addition, the Endorsement of Third Party Resources Policy has been withdrawn, as it is no longer required from a regulatory perspective. This has been replaced by a new webpage outlining the criteria used to endorse third-party resources.