Catch22 reserves the right to amend this policy, following consultation, where appropriate.
Date of last review: November 2025
Date of next review: November 2026
What is the policy about?
This policy outlines the measures implemented by Catch22 Colleges to ensure that all claims for certification of qualifications are valid, reliable, and protect the integrity of the qualification as well as the interests of learners.
Who does this policy apply to?
This policy applies to all staff involved in the delivery, assessment, and internal or external quality assurance processes for qualifications at Catch22 Colleges.
Policy requirements
Aims
- To ensure that all claims for certification of qualifications are valid and reliable.
- To protect the interests of all learners and the integrity of the qualification.
Policy implementation
To achieve these aims, Catch22 Colleges will:
Attendance monitoring
- Take a daily register of learners, cross-referenced against submitted units.
Evidence verification
- Require each piece of submitted evidence to be signed and dated by both the learner and the assessor.
- Verify the originality and authenticity of learners’ work during the Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) process, ensuring it is unique to the individual.
Registration oversight
- Ensure that learner registration onto qualifications is overseen by Lead Teachers & Senior Operations Managers.
Accessibility of work
- Make all registered learners’ work available for sampling by both internal and external quality assurance (IQA and EQA) processes.
Validation of tracking
- Maintain a clear process to validate tracking sheets against each learner’s submitted work.
Secure storage
- Store all files securely to prevent unauthorised access or tampering.
Standardisation
- Hold regular standardisation meetings between assessors and IQA staff to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
EQA monitoring
- Ensure SLT attend EQA visits, monitor feedback, and address any actions through regular supervision and team meetings.
Reporting fraudulent claims
- If fraudulent claims are suspected, they must be reported immediately to Senior Operations Managers.
- The awarding body’s procedures for managing suspected malpractice or fraudulent claims must be followed.
Related policies
- Appeals Policy & Procedures – Catch22 Colleges
- Assessment and IQA Policy – Catch22 Colleges
- Registration & Certification Policy – Catch22 Colleges