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Recommendation 35

35 Paragraph: 239

It is not clear whether the OfS has or will be able to develop the...

Conclusion
It is not clear whether the OfS has or will be able to develop the capability to take on the DQB role smoothly. It is clear, however, that the OfS does not have the confidence of the sector in providing an impartial assessment of quality and standards. The current situation has the potential to be both impractical and a threat to academic independence.
Paragraph Reference: 239
Government Response

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