As part of our Quality Control process, all first time assessments are required to be verified by a 'Panel'. Once the Assessor has delivered their evidence to the organisation, the Assessment report will be submitted to a Recognition Panel for approval. The panel’s main duty is to provide an objective view of the Quality Centres so that the integrity and credibility of the Standard and the Models are maintained.
An organisation cannot promote their 'Investors in People' status until confirmation has been received from the Recognition Panel.
The Recognition Panel is responsible for the approval of an organisation entering into 'Retaining Recognition' status, including the supporting action plan. Only the Recognition Panel can make the final decision to remove Investors in People recognition (following the Assessor's recommendations).