Department for Education consultation on post-qualification admissions May 2021

This was a significant consultation which the Department is continuing to engage with the sector on over the coming months, and at the delivery stage if the reforms are taken forward. We held numerous meetings with members and the Department on the proposals, which focused on issues relating to international students, timetabling for interviews and […]

OfS consultation on recurrent funding May 2021

Following the Secretary of State’s guidance letter outlining the Department’s wish to see cuts made to creative and arts disciplines (C1 courses) and the removal of the London Weighting, IHE responded to the consultation following our own consultation with members, partner bodies, and the wider sector. We also undertook numerous discussions with Departmental officials about […]

IHE submission to the consultation on quality and standards (2021)

IHE response to OfS consultation on quality and standards – January 2021 Our submission followed a period of consultation with members and sector bodies. We listened to a range of views on the proposals, including issues relating to the level of baselines, the balance between the use of indicators and contextual information, the impact on […]

IHE submission to the spending review

This month IHE submitted a set of spending priorities for the Government to consider as part of its forthcoming multi-year spending review. We continue to lobby directly on these proposals, as well as building cross-sector support for them. We called on the Government to continue to support the development of a tertiary education system, with […]

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 responds to HESA consultation on DDB provision

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the HESA consultation on the proposed subscriptions and services of the new Designated Data Body (DDB). Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to HESA consultation on DDB services (PDF)

IHE responds to QAA consultation on DQB fees

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the QAA consultation on the proposed fees for statutory services of the new Designated Quality Body (DQB). Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to QAA consultation on DQB fees (PDF)