Moved by
Lord Watson of Invergowrie
6: After Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“New further education institutions
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education must not recommend to the Secretary of State the authorisation of a new further education institution unless—
(a) the provider has been established for a minimum of four years with satisfactory validation arrangements in place;
(b) the Quality Assessment Committee is assured that the provider is able to maintain the required standard expected for the granting of approved qualifications for the duration of the authorisation; and
(c) the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is assured that the provider operates in the public interest and in the interest of students.”