Following a review of the Gateway Qualifications Centre Agreement (a regulatory requirement), we have made some amendments which you need to be aware of and accept before the start of the new academic year.
The amendments to the Centre Agreement include:
- 3.1.3 [now includes the following] comply with all laws and regulations applicable to its activities under the Recognised Centre Agreement, including but not limited to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 in relation to its dealings with Learners;
- 9.2 [new] The Recognised Centre will market the Qualifications to Learners and/or potential Learners in a manner which is clear and transparent, including providing information on the entry requirements for the Qualification and the funding status of the Qualification.
- 9.3 [new] The Recognised Centre will comply with:
- all applicable consumer protection law and guidance relating to the marketing of Qualifications; and
- Gateway Qualifications’ guidance, as provided from time to time.
- 9.4 [new] The Recognised Centre will ensure that Learners are aware, and agree that, Gateway Qualifications may:
- make minor changes to the Qualification while the student is undertaking that qualification; and
- transfer the operation of the Qualification to another Awarding Organisation.
- 9.5 [new] The Recognised Centre will notify Learners of:
- any changes made to the relevant Qualification where those changes will affect the Learner; and
- any transfer of the Qualification to a different awarding organisation or Access Validating Agency (as applicable).
In order to accept the Centre Agreement in a timely manner, please check that your Centre has assigned the appropriate member(s) of staff as the Head of Organisation, Head of Department or Quality Assurance contact in Prism.
We will be asking these staff members to accept the revised Centre Agreement from 1st June 2026. By accepting the agreement, they confirm they have the authority to do so on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team. Please download the Centre Agreement and familiarise yourself with the changes before accepting them.
If these contact details are incorrect, you can amend or add them by clicking the Users tab at the top of the Prism homepage. Our Prism User Guide for Centres can also help; see pages 3-5.