Arrangements Supported By Pearson

Collaborative andConsortia ArrangementsApplication FormThis form needs to be completed by centres wishing to work together todeliver approved vocational qualifications. It can be used to: Set up a new consortium/collaborativearrangement Add a new member to an existingconsortium/ collaborative arrangement Apply for approval for additionalqualifications for the consortium/collaborative arrangement Apply for an exceptional arrangement Apply to withdraw a centre(s) or qualificationsfrom collaborative or consortia arrangementArrangements supported by PearsonFormal collaboration/Consortium arrangementExceptional collaborativearrangementWhen two or more approved Pearsoncentres choose to work together to deliver,assess and quality assure specific Pearsonqualifications.If two or more centres wish to worktogether to deliver, assess or quality assurespecific Pearson qualifications and not all areapproved centres. At least one of the centresin the arrangement must be a Pearsonapproved centre and the lead centre will berequired to have programme approval.Completing this formTo be completed by the Lead Centre who is responsible forcommunicating with all members of the arrangement.SECTION 1Lead centre details/confirmation of working procedures or help or adviceFplease visit thePearson SupportPortal at:support.pearson.com/uk/s/SECTION 2 Adding or withdrawing a centreSECTION 3 Qualifications – adding or withdrawing a qualificationSECTION 4 Setting up an exceptional arrangement Please submit completed forms to Pearson SupportPearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application FormPEUK A1437SECTION 5 DeclarationCentres areadvised to readthe ‘Collaborativearrangements for thedelivery of vocationalqualifications policy’,before completingthis form.1

Collaborative andConsortia ArrangementsApplication FormSECTION 1: Lead centre detailsThe Lead Centre should complete this section and all other relevant sections of this form. They arealso responsible for communicating with all members of the collaborative arrangement to ensure fullunderstanding of programme and quality assurance requirements.Type of arrangement(please tick)Formal collaboration/Consortium arrangementExceptional collaborative arrangementConsortium name (andnumber if known)Lead Centre nameLead CentrenumberLead Centre addressContact nameEmail addressTel. No.S ECTION 1B: Confirmation of working procedures within the arrangementThe members of the arrangement and Pearson must be satisfied with the following four areas:iAims and objectivesii Communication proceduresiii Coordination and monitoring of quality of delivery and assessmentiv Annual review processPEUK A1437Pearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application Form2

i. Aims and objectives of the consortium/collaborative arrangementIf delivery, assessment and verification is to be shared by the members, please also provide fullinformation about the way this will operate including details of where this will take place. Please alsogive details of the responsibilities of each member of the arrangement. If delivery, assessment andverification is to be shared by the members, please provide full information about the way this willoperate.Please include details on the following: AimsObjectivesResponsibilities of each member of the arrangementAssessment taking place by and named individuals and centreLIV for consortia, for each qualification applied forInternal Verification completed by and named individuals at centresPEUK A1437Pearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application Form3

ii. Details of the procedures in place for communicating within the arrangement.CentrenumberCentre nameMain contact including role(e.g. Quality Nominee)Planned conferencingOtherIf you have more members than will fit on this form, please include on the additional information sheet at the end of this form.PEUK A1437Scheduleof regularmeetingsplannedPearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application Form4

iii. Explanation of how the Lead Centre will coordinate and monitor ongoing quality of delivery,assessment and quality assurance by all members of the arrangement including: How the quality of delivery & assessment will be supported and monitoredHow live tracking data will be shared with each member of the consortiaHow all centres will ensure internal verification is happening as per the assessment planHow outcomes of Standards Verifier reports will be sharedWhere the learner portfolios will be retained for 12 weeks following certification(see Pearson Terms and Conditions) Who will be responsible for ensuring all assessment evidence is returned to the respective registeringcentres for 3-year storage?(see Pearson Terms and Conditions)iv. A summary of the annual review process that will take place within the arrangement for eachqualification. Please include the following details: Who will the annual review consult with?What will the annual review focus on?How will the outcomes of annual review and any actions monitored?How /when will this be shared with all members of the arrangement?PEUK A1437Pearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application Form5

SECTION 2: Members of the Collaborative Arrangement– adding or withdrawing a centre(All members must have existing centre approval.)CentrenumberCentre nameCentre responsibilities(e.g. Lead Internal Verifier)Add/Withdraw – pleasetick to thdrawAddWithdrawIf you have more members than fit above please provide on the additional sheet at the end of thisform.Pearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application FormPEUK A1437Please note: If a centre does not have approval for the qualification currently, they must submit anapproval application with this document to ukapproval@pearson.com6

SECTION 3: Qualifications – adding or withdrawinga qualificationsPlease list the qualifications you wish to deliver within the Collaborative/ Consortiaarrangement. (All centres must have qualification approval.)Qualification codeFull title including Level and size of qualificationDo all centreshave qualificationapproval? Please tickto confirm status.YesNoPearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application FormPEUK A1437If you need more space please include information on the additional information sheet included atthe end of this form.7

SECTION 4: Exceptional Arrangements onlyWhere you are applying for an exceptional arrangement with a non-approved centre,please complete this additional section.Centre detailsPlease give full name & address of provider(s) for non-approved centre(s). If there are more thanthree, please continue on an additional sheet:Centre checksWhat due-diligence checks have been undertaken with this provider, prior to submission of theapplication? (i.e. DBS checks, financial checks, relevant qualifications of assessors, resources tosupport delivery & assessment etc.). You must be confident that the alternative provider can meetthe requirements of the Pearson qualifications and the subject specifications applied for. (You will beasked to provide this evidence to the Centre Quality Manager).For Level 4–7 provision onlyPlease provide details of the proposed learner numbers for L4–7 qualifications that you are applying forunder this arrangement.Please explain the operational structure of the L4-7 Assessment Board that will operate at the AlternativeProvider and the role the Pearson Approved Centre will play in this process.Pearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application FormPEUK A1437If you need more space please include information on the additional information sheet included at the end of this form.8

SECTION 5: DeclarationI the undersigned, understand that this arrangement approval is subject to review and if quality isnot maintained, or resources cannot be identified subsequently, certificates may not be issued and/or approval may be withdrawn for the arrangement.Additionally, for this arrangement:a. My centre will act as the Lead Centre and will liaise with Pearson on behalf of its members.b. The heads of centre of all members of the arrangement named in section 2, agree to abideby the arrangement and Pearson’s centre approval terms and conditions. The arrangementmembers will co- operate fully with Pearson.c. All centres applying within this arrangement currently have approval for the qualificationsrequested.d. To the best of my knowledge, the details given on these forms are correct and meet Pearson’srequirements.e. No material in this application has been plagiarised. I confirm that any material in thisapplication that is the intellectual property of another person or organisation is used with theexpress permission of that person or organisation.f. The arrangement members will ensure the operation of any required external assessment in fullaccordance with Pearson and regulatory procedures.g. I confirm that the Lead Centre will regularly monitor, review and evaluate collaborativeoperations.h. I confirm that the collaborative/ consortia arrangement members will make available toPearson any materials or documents associated with this arrangement and allow Pearsonrepresentatives access to such materials, premises and learners.i. I agree to notify Pearson immediately of any changes to the arrangement.j. I understand that the arrangement may be withdrawn by Pearson if any centre(s) in thearrangement are subject to a level 3 sanction or above, or are subject to sanctions by anotherawarding organisation; registration and certification has been suspended; or a member ofSenior Management Team or key staff have worked where centre approval has been declined orwithdrawn, in the last 2 years.Name of Lead Centre:Signature of Head of Lead Centre:*Print name:Date:Please submit completed forms to Pearson SupportPearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application FormPEUK A1437*Please insert a scan of signature or include email address at your organisation.9

For Pearson use onlyThis application has been reviewed by Pearson and approval recommended by CentreManagement.Name of Centre Quality Manager:Signature of Centre Quality Manager:Print name:Date:For Pearson Approvals Use:Date application received:Date applicationprocessedIQS updatedProcessingOfficer NameApproval confirmation/letter sentCQM informedNoYesNoYesPEUK A1437Pearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application Form10

Additional informationPEUK A1437Pearson Collaborative and Consortia Arrangements Application Form11

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Withdraw Add Withdraw Add Withdraw Add Withdraw Add Withdraw Add Withdraw Add Withdraw Please note: If a centre does not have approval for the qualification currently, they must submit an approval application with this document to ukapproval@pearson.com If you have more members than fit above