IHE responds to PM’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee

Responding to the Prime Minister’s Statement, Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education said: “The economic challenges facing the UK are unprecedented and necessitate major reforms to our education, skills and lifelong learning system. “Meeting the urgent education and training needs of every worker, with funding which follows the student, will help our economy […]

IHE comments on Court of Appeal ruling relating to Bloomsbury Institute and the Office for Students

Independent Higher Education (IHE) comments on Court of Appeal ruling relating to IHE member Bloomsbury Institute and the Office for Students (OfS) Commenting on today’s Court of Appeal ruling which overturned the decision by the Office for Students last year to refuse Bloomsbury Institute’s registration, Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education, said: “I […]

Principles and guidance for collaborative teaching partnerships during the pandemic

Universities UK (UUK), Independent HE (IHE) and the Association of Colleges (AoC) have worked together to publish joint principles to support the continuation of effective collaborative teaching partnerships as the sector responds to the impact of COVID-19 on academic provision. The principles are complemented with examples and guidance of effective practice which others may seek […]

IHE response to new HE Restructuring Regime

Commenting on the announcement of a new Higher Education restructuring regime, Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education said: “The coronavirus pandemic has generated huge disruption and uncertainty in all walks of life, and higher education is no exception. We welcome the Government’s recognition that some providers may run into difficulties through no fault […]

IHE response to higher technical reforms

Commenting on the announcements, Alex Proudfoot Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education said: “Independent providers have been pioneers of employer-led technical education and training in the UK for decades. Our members will welcome the Government’s commitment to developing this provision further, and the reforms unveiled today should set us on the road to a high-quality […]

IHE response to Government support package for universities and students

Commenting on today’s announcement Alex Proudfoot, Chief Executive of Independent Higher Education said: “This is a welcome first step to recognising the critical role the higher education sector will play in rebuilding the UK’s economy and the kind of society we all want to live in after the pandemic is past. “But in higher education, […]

IHE Press Release: proposals to government in response to Covid-19

Government must act to preserve student choice and a diverse higher education sector to drive economic recovery Independent Higher Education (IHE) has today published Preserving student choice and a diverse higher education sector through 2020-21 – proposals to government in response to Covid-19. The independent higher education sector, a diverse group of specialist providers whose students […]

Coronavirus advice and information

Following the recent confirmed cases of the new strain of novel coronavirus in the UK, we wanted to highlight some advice and information from the government in case any of your students or staff are concerned about the risks or are reviewing future travel plans. Government guidance: UK Government response Travel Advice World Health Organization: […]

Joint statement on the importance of international education

IHE has signed a joint statement on the importance of international students and international education to the new government with other education sector bodies. Joint statement As representatives of organisations which welcome at least 750,000 international students to the UK each year, we want to ensure the incoming Government supports our work through both words […]

New service for SME and specialist higher education providers

New service for SME and specialist higher education providers launched at IHE Conference PRESS RELEASE – 4 DECEMBER 2019 The new Specialist Evidence, Evaluation and Research (SEER) collaborative service is designed to support micro, small and specialist higher education providers with access and participation regulation, required by the Office for Students (OfS). Provided by Applied […]