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Qualifications this policy applies to 5  \n2. Policy statement 5  \n3. Learners in the United Kingdom 5  \n4. Specifications and examinations 6  \nHigher National qualifications 6  \nAssessment in Welsh or Irish 6  \n5. Assessments in other languages for vocational qualifications 7  \n6. How to apply to deliver or assess vocational and competence-based qualifications in Welsh, Irish or other languages 9  \nCentres without qualification approval 9  \nCentres with qualification approval now seeking to deliver or assess in Welsh or Irish 9  \nCentres with qualification approval now seeking to deliver in a language other than English, Welsh or Irish 9  \n7. Certification 9  \n8. Regulatory references 10  \n9. Review date 10  \n10. Useful contacts 10  \n11. Version control 11  \n11. Appendix A Translator Conflict of Interest declaration 12  \nDeclaration to be signed by the Head of Centre and the individual who is providing translation services 12  \nTranslator: 13  \nHead of centre: 13  \nPearson Education Ltd – our mission and values  \nOur purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It'[s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com](s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com).  \nWe are regulated by the UK qualifications regulators Ofqual (England), CCEA Regulation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). Our regulatory policies are integral to our approach and articulate how we meet regulatory requirements. These policies are designed to support centres and students and set out clearly our approach to the design, delivery, and award of Pearson qualifications and services.  \n1. Qualifications this policy applies to  \n1.1 This policy applies to all our vocational and academic qualifications including higher education qualifications , assessed in the UK and across the world, unless otherwise agreed by regulators and/or stated in the qualification specification that assessment is restricted to specific languages.  \n1.2 For information about qualifications assessed in British Sign Language , Sign Supported English and Irish Sign Language, you should read the JCQ Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments Policy.  \n2. Policy statement  \n2.1 As a UK awarding organisation, assessment of our qualifications is generally conducted in English, but in some cases, we will support the assessment of learners in other languages , if any regulations we comply with for the specific qualification permit this. Pearson-set exams are usually available in English only , with learners’ exam responses also required in English. Centre-assessed components (internal assessment) are also usually assessed in English but can be assessed in otherlanguages where certain conditions are met. Further details regarding the circumstances in which this is possible can be found below.  \n2.2 Training, standardisation, and centre guidance materials will normally only be available in English unless otherwise agreed and arranged with us in advance.  \n2.3 Centre approval and quality assurance activities relating to centre approval will be conducted in English unless otherwise agre","cbCaitY20BzNysDH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitY20BzNysDH","pdf",149822,13,"English","# Contents\n## 1. Qualifications this policy applies to\n## 2. Policy statement\n## 3. Learners in the United Kingdom\n## 4. Specifications and examinations\n### Higher National qualifications\n### Assessment in Welsh or Irish\n## 5. Assessments in other languages for vocational qualifications\n## 6. How to apply to deliver or assess vocational and competence-based qualifications in Welsh, Irish or other languages\n## 7. Certification\n## 8. Regulatory references\n## 9. Review date\n## 10. Useful contacts\n## 11. Version control\n## Appendix A Translator Conflict of Interest declaration","[{\"question\":\"When is assessment in a language other than English permitted for Pearson qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"Assessment is generally conducted in English, but support for other languages is possible when the regulations for a specific qualification permit it and the stated circumstances apply.\"},{\"question\":\"What language requirements apply to learners in different UK nations?\",\"answer\":\"In England, regulated qualifications are assessed in English except when another language is a primary objective of the qualification. 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