All awarding body recognition forms can be found on this page. Forms translated into Welsh can be found on ACCAC's website.

Further guidance

Further guidance on the accreditation process can be found in the Regulatory authorities' accreditation handbook and on the 'Qualifications' page on the QCA website.

For guidance on becoming a recognised awarding body, please contact the Recognition and Approvals Team at partateam@qca.org.uk

Guidance for centres delivering accredited qualifications has been published in the booklet Delivering accredited qualifications.

For all other accreditation queries, please contact the Central Accreditation Team at accreditation1@qca.org.uk

For further information on Sections 96 and 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000, please consult the 'Awarding bodies' page on the QCA website and the 'Section 96' page and the 'Section 97' page on the DfES website.

For guidance on funding issues, please contact the Learning and Skills Council. Information on the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and regulation can be accessed from this page.