The Independent Higher Education Survey 2018 – Full Report

The findings of the second year of the Independent Higher Education Survey make clear that independent higher education providers are committed to the new regulatory system but do not yet feel the government has created the level playing field they sought to achieve with the Higher Education and Research Act. Read the full report here: The […]

IHE Reponds to Post-18 Education and Funding Review

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the Government’s call for evidence for its review of Post-18 Education and Funding, which is being supported by an independent panel led by Philip Augar. Read IHE’s full response below: IHE response to Accelerated Degrees consultation (PDF)    

IHE Responds to Government’s Accelerated Degrees Consultation

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the Government’s consultation on Accelerated Degrees. The Department for Education announced the consultation in December last year, seeking views on how to enable and encourage wider provision of accelerated degree courses, and increased enrolment by students. The consultation documents propose a new model for funding and support which would be […]

IHE Responds to MAC Call for Evidence on Economic & Social Impacts of International Students

Independent Higher Education (IHE) has submitted evidence to the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) commission on international students. The MAC published its call for evidence on the economic and social impacts of international students in October 2017 and is due to publish its findings in September 2018. IHE’s evidence outlines the available data sets on international students in independent […]

IHE Responds to Office for Students consultations

Ahead of the launch of the Office for Students, Independent Higher Education (IHE) has responded to the consultations on its regulatory framework, Degree Awarding Powers/University Title and registration fees. IHE has also responded to the consultations on the designated quality and data bodies for higher education in England under the new regulatory framework. We believe a […]

IHE QAA OU Final Validation Report December 2017

The final report from the IHE/QAA/OU Validation Project, Piloting a streamlined approach to validation’ – a joint project by The Open University (OU), the Quality AssuranceAgency for Higher Education (QAA) and Independent Higher Education (IHE) has now been published. The IHE/QAA/OU Validation Project is a collaboration between Independent Higher Education, The Open University and the […]

IHE Strategy 2018-2020

Independent Higher Education has published its strategy for 2018-2020, which sets out IHE’s mission, vision and key goals for 2020. The IHE Strategy 2018-2020 outlines that by 2020, IHE will be recognised and valued by students, providers and Government as: 1 . The authoritative and influential voice of the independent sector in higher education. 2. […]

The Independent Higher Education Survey 2017 – Full Report

The first survey of independent providers of higher education since 2014 suggests that regardless of size, specialism or mission, independent providers are positive about the changes to be implemented as part of the Higher Education and Research Act. Read the full report here: The Independent Higher Education Survey 2017 The survey of 111 independent providers […]

Consultation Response | Office for Students: Registration fees for HE Providers

Independent HE has responded to the Government’s consultation on the Office for Students: Registration fees for HE Providers.This initial consultation focuses on the government’s plans for the new higher education regulator, the Office for Students (OfS) which is to be primarily funded by registration fees from HE providers. The consultation sets out how the government […]