The Institute of British Sign Language surrender notice
The Institute of British Sign Language (iBSL) is no longer an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation
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iBSL informed Ofqual in January 2023 of its intention to surrender recognition in respect of all of its regulated qualifications. This is in view of iBSL’s decision to cease trading. The surrender will take effect from Friday 3 March 2023 Ofqual has been working closely with iBSL to protect the interests of students (Learners). Ofqual has put in place arrangements (called saving and transitional provisions) that allow iBSL to continue to issue results and certificates to students after 3 March 2023, if they have a valid entitlement, while it continues to trade. Qualifications awarded under these arrangements will remain Ofqual-regulated qualifications.
Ofqual has also imposed Special Conditions on iBSL in order to protect the interests of its existing and potential students. iBSL is not permitted to register any new students to take its qualifications. Training providers (Centres) should not enrol any new students on courses for iBSL qualifications.
iBSL informed Ofqual that on 17 April 2023 it would stop operating. Ofqual has therefore given notice to iBSL that the arrangements that Ofqual had put in place (called saving and transitional provisions) to allow iBSL to continue to issue results and certificates to students would come to an end after that date. From 18 April 2023, iBSL is no longer subject to the General Conditions of Recognition or any Special Conditions and cannot award Ofqual regulated qualifications. iBSL has been required to assist any students needing to transfer to another provider and to ensure that all students’ records of achievements are up to date. Affected students should contact their training provider for further information.
Last updated 18 April 2023 + show all updates
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Update on when iBSL will stop operating.
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First published.