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Details of Year Two of Teaching Excellence Framework Published by DfE

You can read more on this story in the Department of Education’s press release here. The Department for Education has confirmed the details of how higher education providers will be rated under the second year of the Teaching Excellence Framework. The Year 2 Specification of the TEF has been published which set outs how the […]
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Education Committee Launches Inquiry into Brexit Impact on Higher Education

You can read more on this story on the Parliament website here. The Education Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the impact of Brexit on UK higher education, following the expansions of the Committee’s remit to include higher education, further education and skills. The Committee aims for the inquiry to seek to inform the […]
  • On 29th September 2016
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29 September 2016 – Webinar: HESA Submission – Top Tips and Common Pitfalls

This webinar is essential for all practitioners submitting a HESA Alternative Provider return on 7th October this year. Experts from HESA will outline the common challenges providers faced returning forms last year and answer your questions on this year’s return. Powered by Eventbrite
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Updated Monitoring Framework for Prevent Published by HEFCE

For more information see HEFCE’s Policy Guide page on the The Prevent Duty here. HEFCE has published an updated monitoring framework for Prevent, which sets out how they will monitor an HE provider’s implementation of the statutory Prevent duty. An Executive Summary of the framework is available to read and you can also download the […]
  • On 21st September 2016
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Independent HE CEO Alex Proudfoot #34 in Wonkhe HE Power List 2016

Wonkhe, the well-respected Higher Education blog and think tank has published their 2016 Higher Education Power List, with Alex Proudfoot, Independent HE Chief Executive, placing 34th in the table. The list documents the most influential “Movers and Shakers” in the Higher Education sector. Mr Proudfoot topped vice-chancellors, MPs and even the current Labour leader, Jeremy […]
  • On 16th September 2016
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Independent HE CEO and members give evidence at HE Bill Committee

The Higher Education and Research Bill, a culmination of many years of campaigning by the independent higher education sector, reached the Bill Committee stage this Tuesday. A number of witnesses were called to give evidence on the Bill, including Independent HE’s CEO Alex Proudfoot and Vice Chair Paul Kirkham, as well as representatives from two […]
  • On 16th September 2016
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News from the Sector – September 2016 Newsletter

TEF technical consultation and call for evidence on accelerated courses and switching providers In July, Independent HE responded to the technical consultation on year two of the TEF (read our response online here) as well as the call for evidence on accelerated courses and switching (read our response). The Department for Education has been digesting […]
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Useful Resources – September 2016 Newsletter

  QAA Handbooks & Report QAA has updated its handbooks for Higher Education Review (Alternative Providers) and Recognition Scheme for Educational Oversight. The new handbooks state the aims of each the review type and offer information and guidance to providers taking part in these reviews after 1 September 2016. QAA has also published a report […]
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UK Visas and Immigration Update – September 2016 Newsletter

  Quarterly UK migration figures published The latest Office for National Statistics figures published on 25 August show that net long-term migration to the UK has fallen slightly, but remains close to record levels. Significantly for HE providers, the figures show a sharp fall in the number of overseas students coming to Britain in the […]
  • On 15th September 2016
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13 October 2016 – Meet the Experts: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)

The next in our new Meet the Experts series features HESA, a newer organisation for many in the independent sector but an important one for any provider who has or would like to achieve Designation for student finance. HESA will discuss their upcoming changes and the AP data return which is due on 7 October. […]
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