20 November 2017 – OfS Consultation Workshop: London

On 19 October, the Government released their landmark consultations on how the new Office for Students (OfS) will operate. The OfS will oversee a new regulatory framework for the sector incorporating “a risk-based approach to higher education with an unflinching focus on the student”. This workshop is open to members and non-members and will take […]

14 November 2017 – Tier 4 Staff Network

We encourage all staff with responsibility for Tier 4 compliance to attend this fourth meeting of the staff network. Network Chair: Mike Lu, Head of Immigration Compliance Services, Cambridge Education Group. Powered by Eventbrite

13 November 2017 – OfS Consultation Workshop: Manchester

On 19 October, the Government released their landmark consultations on how the new Office for Students (OfS) will operate. The OfS will oversee a new regulatory framework for the sector incorporating “a risk-based approach to higher education with an unflinching focus on the student”. This workshop is open to members and non-members and will take […]

10 November 2017 – Policy Webinar: Preparing for the GDPR

This webinar will look at what providers need to be doing now to get ready for the GDPR. Experts from Penningtons Manches LLP will summarise some of the key changes, and look at immediate steps to take as well as ongoing compliance before and after the GDPR comes into force. Powered by Eventbrite

10 November 2017 – Policy Webinar: Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Independent HE, in collaboration with QAA, are hosting this webinar for providers focused on Higher and Degree Apprenticeships. HE level apprenticeships are a relatively new opportunity for HE providers and have been introduced alongside a range of changes in the apprenticeship landscape. This webinar will provide a general introduction to Apprenticeship Standards, their delivery and […]

9 November 2017 – Quality Managers Staff Network

We encourage all staff with responsibility for managing quality to attend this fourth meeting of our staff network which will be Chaired by Gordon Sweeney from the Academy of Contemporary Music. Free for IHE members. Powered by Eventbrite

31 October 2017 – Degree Awarding Powers: Scrutiny & Success

Independent HE, in collaboration with QAA, are hosting this workshop focused on the process for providers obtaining Degree-Awarding Powers (DAPs), including scrutiny and its possible outcomes. The DAP scrutiny process is the key stage in the journey for providers who want the power to award their own degrees, and poses in-depth questions about the provider […]

27 October 2017 – Policy Webinar: Building the new HE Landscape

The Higher Education regulation landscape is changing, and the impact on the independent higher education sector will be greater than most. This webinar will look more closely at the detail of proposals behind the Higher Education and Research Act and explore key issues which will be the focus of the government consultations due this autumn. […]

17 October 2017 – Employment for Education

This session will look at the latest developments in employment law with particular reference to how it applies in an educational institution and will be delivered by the Employment team at City law firm Penningtons Manches LLP. Powered by Eventbrite