PI 6 – REGULATORS ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS Measure Output/activity-based evidence Self-assessment methodology (evidence to be collected) 6.1 ESOS Regulator (for Schools) establishes 6.1.1 Have an open, friendly and Have meetings/teleconferences with all relevant cooperative and collaborative relationships with professional relationship and liaise with all regulators prior to any visits stakeholders to promote trust and improve the relevant regulators on a regular basis. Increase the number of joint visits efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory 6.1.2 Create a growth of awareness among The majority of schools have decreased risk framework. providers regarding compliance with the scores compared to the previous year ESOS legislative framework Release relevant information on the Internet Have joint workshops on ESOS compliance as planned 6.2 ESOS Regulator (for Schools) engages 6.2.1 Liaise with stakeholders to avoid Visit all States and provide workshops in all stakeholders in the development of options to duplication of RFIs (requests for States within 2 years reduce compliance costs (which could include information) and coordinate joint Receive positive feedback from providers about industry self-regulation, changes to the overarching visits/workshops the consultations and the compliance regulatory framework, or other strategies to approaches streamline monitoring and compliance approaches). Aim to have a multi-sector regulators working group face-to-face meeting at least once a year 6.3 ESOS Regulator (for Schools) regularly 6.3.1 Liaise regularly with the ESOS Liaise with policy area on a regular basis shares feedback from stakeholders about policy and legislation section of the regarding feedback from providers. consultations, legislative requirements and department and provide feedback. Engage the ESOS policy and regulators’ performance with policy departments to improve the operation of the regulatory framework and administrative processes.
PI 6 – REGULATORS ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS Measure Output/activity-based evidence Self-assessment methodology (evidence to be collected) 6.1 ESOS Regulator (for Schools) establishes cooperative and collaborative relationships with stakeholders to promote trust and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework. 6.1.1 Have an open, friendly and professional relationship and liaise with all relevant regulators on a regular basis. 6.1.2 Create a growth of awareness among providers regarding compliance with the ESOS legislative framework Have meetings/teleconferences with all relevant regulators prior to any visits Increase the number of joint visits The majority of schools have decreased risk scores compared to the previous year Release relevant information on the Internet Have joint workshops on ESOS compliance as planned 6.2 ESOS Regulator (for Schools) engages stakeholders in the development of options to reduce compliance costs (which could include industry self-regulation, changes to the overarching regulatory framework, or other strategies to streamline monitoring and compliance approaches). 6.2.1 Liaise with stakeholders to avoid duplication of RFIs (requests for information) and coordinate joint visits/workshops Visit all States and provide workshops in all States within 2 years Receive positive feedback from providers about the consultations and the compliance approaches Aim to have a multi-sector regulators working group face-to-face meeting at least once a year 6.3 ESOS Regulator (for Schools) regularly shares feedback from stakeholders about consultations, legislative requirements and regulators’ performance with policy departments to improve the operation of the regulatory framework and administrative processes. 6.3.1 Liaise regularly with the ESOS policy and legislation section of the department and provide feedback. Liaise with policy area on a regular basis regarding feedback from providers. Engage the ESOS policy and
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