The Institute of British Sign Language (iBSL) has surrendered its status as an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation.
iBSL informed Ofqual in January 2023 of its intention to surrender recognition in respect of all of its regulated qualifications. This is in view of iBSL's decision to cease trading. The surrender will take effect from Friday 3 March 2023.
Ofqual has been working closely with iBSL to protect the interests of students (learners). Ofqual has put in place arrangements (called saving and transitional provisions) that allow iBSL to continue to issue results and certificates to students after 3 March 2023, if they have a valid entitlement, while it continues to trade. Qualifications awarded under these arrangements will remain Ofqual-regulated qualifications.
Ofqual has also imposed Special Conditions on iBSL in order to protect the interests of its existing and potential students. iBSL is not permitted to register any new students to take its qualifications. Training providers (centres) should not enrol any new students on courses for iBSL qualifications.
We understand that this may cause disruption and uncertainty for students. Ofqual has contacted iBSL's training providers to provide details of alternative regulated qualifications that students can transfer to. A full list of currently recognised awarding organisations and regulated qualifications can be found on the Register of Regulated Qualifications. iBSL is required to provide assistance for any students who wish to transfer to another regulated qualification. Students should contact their training provider
