The Centre Handbook is an essential reference for Centres working with us. It outlines the Centre’s responsibilities, quality assurance requirements, and provides practical guidance for managing qualifications.
This page highlights key changes and updates to the handbook.
April 2026
A new sub-section titled Assessment Design has been added to the Internal & External Assessment Practice section of the Centre Handbook.
This section provides Centres with support for designing internal assessment tasks. It includes resources to help create valid, reliable and manageable assessment activities that enable learners to demonstrate the required Assessment Criteria.
Assessment Command Word Definitions
Command Words and Assessment Task Design Guidance
January 2026
New Quality Assurance Forms Launching
On 29th January, Gateway Qualifications is introducing two new forms to streamline processes and maintain compliance.
Site Approval Form
Please note that Centres are no longer able to create new sites themselves. If you need to deliver qualifications at an additional site or venue, you must complete the Site Approval Form at least 10 days before delivery begins.
Key points to consider when completing the form:
- Confirm that your main Centre is approved to deliver the qualification at the new site or venue.
- Understand the definitions of a site and a venue to ensure correct completion.
If you need to do the following:
- additional qualifications added to an existing site
- changes to an existing site
- removing an existing site
Please email quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk, and we will assist you as you are unable to complete this on Prism yourself.
Change Organisation Details Form
If your main Centre address or contact details change, you are required to formally notify us by completing this form. Changes may include:
- Main site address
- Billing address
- Certification address
Once reviewed and approved, these updates will be reflected in our records.
For more information, please contact quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.
Centre Monitoring Forms Now Online
We’re making things easier for you. Centres will be able to view their completed Centre Monitoring Forms directly online – no more waiting for email attachments.
Watch the quick guide below or get in touch at quality@gatewayqualifications.org.uk.