What is the Annual Quality Declaration (AQD)?
Completion of the Annual Quality Declaration (AQD) is required for UK and Channel Island centres delivering vocational qualifications.
The AQD is an important document for you to accept Pearson's updated Terms and Conditions of Centre Recognition and Qualification Approval.
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When is the Annual Quality Declaration available?
The AQD must be submitted between 1 September - 14 October* each academic year.
*This is a fixed annual deadline. If this falls on a weekend, centres may wish to consider the preceding working day, although submission will be accepted on the official deadline.
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In what format is the Annual Quality Declaration?
The AQD is in an online digital format, accessed via this direct link.
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How do I know which sections of the AQD to complete?
All centres are required to accept the terms and conditions.
The work-based learning (WBL) and L4-5 Higher National declarations must also be completed by centres delivering these qualifications. If you are still unsure, contact us.
Edexcel Online Account Confirmation: This part of the form is intended as a reminder for the quality nominee to share the ‘Pearson Portal’ link with the head of centre to complete the Edexcel Online Account Confirmation by 14 October. Please see the relevant knowledge article for further details.
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Is there a requirement to complete a separate self-assessment statement and terms & conditions?
No; all elements of the Annual Quality Declaration are in one place. This will include the updated terms and conditions and relevant sections supporting quality assurance activities.
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Managing vocational quality
For additional help and support for quality nominees and BTEC delivery teams, we have created dedicated quality assurance web pages that you can access via the Home of Quality Assurance. These pages provide easy access to quality assurance guides, videos and resources, FAQs, regular updates, training events, live chat with an expert and much more.
We recommend quality nominees and BTEC staff join our Quality Nominees Group; here you can ask questions directly to the Vocational Quality Assurance Management team, browse posts/updates and share ideas and good practices with colleagues.
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