Hi all,
Felicity's absolutely right that some bodies are further ahead than others, particularly with respect to setting out genuine competence standards. Has anyone had contact with qualifications bodies that have been particularly good (or bad) at setting out their competence standards explicitly? It might be useful information for us to share on this list.
Brigid - I think 1st Sept 2007 is when it's extended to the bodies regulating general qualifications like A-levels and GCSEs. Trade organisations and qualifications bodies are already covered by Part 2 of the DDA.
All the best,
Katya
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>>> Felicity Burgess <[log in to unmask]> 22/05/2007 11:47 >>>
It depends on which bit:
http://www.drc-gb.org/the_law/consultations/revised_code_of_practice_on_tr.aspx
talks about 1st Sept 2007.
Some regulatory bodies are already working hard to balance their duty to
protect the public against/with the DDA, but some seem slower.
Quoting "Callaghan, Brigid" <[log in to unmask]>:
> Quick question, I think I know the answer too already, but I thought I
> would double check and yes, I am doing it the lazy way by asking you
> good people instead of looking up - ok I will get on with it..
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> The British Psychological Society (BPS) as an external regulatory body -
> the DDA - SENDA extends to their practices too doesn't it?
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