Publication Scheme
Our commitment is to be transparent and open about the work we do and how we spend public money.
Under section 19(1) of the Freedom of Information Act, Qualifications Wales, as a Welsh Government Sponsored body is required to adopt and maintain a publication scheme setting out the classes of information we hold, the format in which we intend to publish the information and whether or not a charge will be made for the information.
Qualifications Wales has formally adopted the ICO’s model publication scheme which sets out the seven classes of information which should be published by public bodies.
The table below sets out the seven classes of information and the available information that QW publishes in each class, where to find the information and how to obtain it.
There is no charge for information published on our website. If you require a paper copy of the information on our website please contact us.
The publication scheme will be maintained and updated by Qualifications Wales.
If you wish to make a request for information that is not available via our publication scheme, you may submit a Freedom of Information request by writing to the address below. Please note that we may be unable to provide some information if it is protected under the Data Protection Act or an exemption of the Freedom of Information Act and documents may be redacted accordingly.
Head of Corporate Governance
Qualifications Wales
Q2 Building
Pencarn Lane
Imperial Park
Coedkernew
Newport
NP10 8AR
enquiries@qualificationswales.org
1. Who we are and what we do
Organisational information, locations and contacts, constitutional and legal governance.
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Location |
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Roles and responsibilities |
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Organisational structure |
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Information relating to the legislation relevant to functions |
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Senior Executive and Management Board Members |
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Location and contact details |
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Lists of and information relating to organisations with which QW works in partnership |
2. What we spend and how we spend it
Financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, tendering, procurement and contracts.
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Location |
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Financial statements, budgets and variance reports |
Variants reports (included in Board Minutes) |
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Details of spending over £25,000 |
Sell2Wales (tenders over 25,000) |
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Details of contracts and tenders worth over £10,000 |
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Details of government procurement card spend over £500 |
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Capital programme |
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Spending reviews |
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Financial audit reports |
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Senior staff and board member’s allowances and expenses |
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Pay and grading structures |
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Procurement Procedures |
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Financial statements for project and events |
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Internal Financial regulations |
3. What are our priorities and how are we doing?
Strategy and performance information, plans, assessments, inspections and reviews.
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Strategic plans |
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Annual business plan |
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Annual report |
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Internal and external performance reviews |
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Inspection reports |
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Privacy impact assessments |
4. How we make decisions
Policy proposals and decisions. Decision making processes, internal criteria and procedures, consultations.
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Major policy proposals and decisions |
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Background information relating to major policy proposals and decisions |
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Public consultations |
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Minutes of senior level meetings |
5. Policies and Procedures
Current written protocols for delivering our functions and responsibilities.
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Docs/location |
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Policies and procedures for the conduct of departmental business |
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Policies and procedures for the provision of services |
Corporate Complaints Policy |
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Policies and procedures for the recruitment and employment of staff |
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Records management and personal data policies |
6. Lists and Registers
Information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the authority.
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CCTV |
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Disclosure logs |
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Register of gifts and hospitality provided by Board Members and Senior Staff |
7. Services we offer
Advice and guidance, booklets and leaflets, transactions and media releases. A description of the services offered.
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Regulatory responsibilities |
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Leaflets, booklets and newsletters |
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Advice and guidance |
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Media releases |
