Anatomy And Physiology Online Courses - Internal Verification Policy
Aim:
To ensure there is an accredited lead internal verifier in each principal subject area
To ensure that internal verification is valid, reliable and covers all assessors and programme activity
To ensure that the internal verification procedure is open, fair and free from bias
To ensure that there is accurate and detailed recording of internal verification decisions
In order to do this, Anatomy and Physiology Online Courses will ensure that:
A lead internal verifier for each principal subject area
Each lead internal verifier oversees effective internal verification systems within each principal subject area
The whole team are briefed and trained in the requirements for current internal verification procedures
Effective internal verification roles are defined, maintained and supported
Internal verification is promoted as a developmental process between the team
Standardised internal verification documentation is provided and used
All centre assessment instruments are verified as fit for purpose
An annual internal verification schedule, linked to assessment plans, is in place
An appropriately structured sample of assessment from all programmes, sites and teams is internally verified, to ensure centre programmes conform to national standards and standards verification requirements
Secure records of all internal verification activity are maintained
The outcome of internal verification is used to enhance future assessment practice