Notice

Westcountry Schools Trust (TLI) surrenders Ofqual recognition

Published 2 September 2024

Applies to England

Westcountry Schools Trust, trading as The Learning Institute, has surrendered its status as an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.   

Westcountry Schools Trust informed Ofqual on 22 November 2023 of its intention to surrender recognition. Westcountry Schools Trust has no outstanding students for its regulated provision. 

The surrender took effect as of 31 August 2024. From this date, no qualifications offered by Westcountry Schools Trust are regulated by Ofqual.  

Westcountry Schools Trust previously had one regulated qualification and issued 150 certificates. Westcountry Schools Trust has provided assurance to us that there has been no adverse effect on any students as a result of this surrender. 

When awarding organisations are considering surrendering their recognition, we stand ready to discuss the options for proceeding while ensuring students are protected. 

A full list of currently recognised awarding organisations and regulated qualifications can be found on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.