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Accreditation
Decisions & status definitions
What the Committee can decide, and what each status in the registry means.
Possible decisions
| Decision | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Accredit | The programme meets the published standards at the stated level and scope. A certificate is issued and the registry is updated. |
| Accredit with conditions | The programme meets the standards, but specific actions must be completed by stated dates. Progress is reviewed in annual monitoring. |
| Defer | The evidence is not yet sufficient to decide. The Committee states what further evidence is needed. |
| Decline | The programme does not meet the standards. The reasons are given, and the applicant may appeal or reapply. |
Registry statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Active | The accreditation has taken effect and is in force. |
| Effective from [date] | The decision has been made and takes effect on the stated date. The record changes to Active on that date. |
| Suspended | The accreditation is temporarily not in force while a matter is resolved. See the Suspension & Withdrawal policy. |
| Withdrawn | The accreditation has been ended by decision of the Committee or at the institution's request. |
| Expired | The stated duration has passed without renewal. |
What every record states
- The institution, registration number and certificate number.
- The scope and level that were accredited.
- The effective date, duration and valid-until date.
- The current status and, where relevant, any conditions.
See the Suspension & Withdrawal policy for the grounds on which a status changes.