TPP Recruitment hosts the British Accreditation Council with a presentation on the changing landscape of Higher Education.

1. TPP Higher Education Seminar
31st
October 2017

2. About TPP
• TPP are specialist non profit recruiters
• We have a dedicated Professional and
Academic Services team recruiting into Higher
Education
• We recruit at all levels from Assistant to
Director level

3. TPP Giving Back
• Free professional development seminars
• Career and interview workshops
• Sector partnerships
• Free advertising for volunteer roles
• Free venue hire

4. Thank you
020 7198 6090
www.tpp.co.uk
www.tppeducation.co.uk
@TPPEducation
#TPPHE17

5. #TPPHE17
Alexandra Carr
Deputy CEO, BAC
Hayley Boyes
Higher Education Manager, BAC

6. Alexandra Carr
Deputy CEO
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7. The British Accreditation Council for
Independent and Further Education

8. Key Objectives
Provide respected and
rigorous inspection-
based accreditation to
enhance the standards
and quality of
independent further
and higher education
and training providers
Provide respected and
rigorous inspection-
based accreditation to
enhance the standards
and quality of
independent further
and higher education
and training providers
•To encourage continuing
improvement in the general
standard and quality of
independent education in the
UK and internationally
•To be recognised by UK and
overseas governments as an
influential voice on standards
and quality for the
independent education sector
•To help providers in their
efforts for continual
improvement
•To encourage continuing
improvement in the general
standard and quality of
independent education in the
UK and internationally
•To be recognised by UK and
overseas governments as an
influential voice on standards
and quality for the
independent education sector
•To help providers in their
efforts for continual
improvement

9. What BAC Does ?

10. Key Objectives

11. • 5 schemes
• Options for providers of all sizes and locations
• Independent inspectorate of education experts
• Tailored support from accreditation scheme managers
UK Overseas
Independent HigherEducationscheme  
Collegescheme 
Short Courseproviderscheme 
International Centrescheme 
Online, DistanceandBlendedLearningscheme 
EnglishLanguageAccreditationScheme(fromFebruary
2018)

BAC Accreditation Schemes

12. Independent Higher Education Scheme

13. •Within the UK BAC holds a statutory responsibility in that all BAC
accredited institutions can accept international students on
academic or vocational courses for up to six months – Short Term
Study Visa
•BAC have worked with governments and NGOs in Bahrain,
Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania, in capacity building projects
designed to improve the governance and outcomes in further and
higher education.
•BAC is a full member of the following organisations:
European Association for Quality
Assurance in Higher Education
European Quality Assurance
Register for Higher Education
International Network for Quality
Assurance Agencies in Higher Education
BAC External Recognition and ActivityBAC External Recognition and Activity

14. Benefits of Working with BAC

15. Accreditation in Action
Transnational Academic Group, Ghana, approached BAC seeking
accreditation
• TAG deliver a foundation course accredited by Lancaster
University
• Students who successfully complete the course can progress to
undergraduate degrees at Lancaster University

16. Impact of BAC Accreditation
Successful students able to progress to Lancaster University degree
Provided transparency and assurance for students and other
stakeholders

17. Market differentiation… The ‘British’
Education Brand
The ‘British’ brand denotes :
•Quality
•Trustworthiness
•Integrity
•Success
Impact of BAC Accreditation

19. • Background of The Act
• Recap on key parts of The Act
• Implementation of The Act
Today’s sessionToday’s session

20. Background of the Higher Education and Research ActBackground of the Higher Education and Research Act
• Why review the HE sector?
• Maintain reputation of high quality HE sector
• Changing landscape – economy, modes of study, competition
• Value to the UK Economy - £73 billion, 410,430+ UK Jobs in HEIs
• Deliver value to the ‘customer’ – most recent figures listed 2.52
million students studying in HE

21. Background of the Higher Education and Research ActBackground of the Higher Education and Research Act
• From Consultation to Royal Assent

22. Background of the Higher Education and Research ActBackground of the Higher Education and Research Act
• Impact
• The Act – UK
• Parts of the Act –
England specific
Office for
Students
Department for
Employment and
Learning (DELNI)
Higher Education
Funding Council
for Wales
(HEFCW)
Scottish
Funding
Council (SFC)

23. • Market Regulator
• Consumer Focused - Pro Competition
and Student Choice
• Self-funding
Recap on key parts of The ActRecap on key parts of The Act
“Primary aim will be to ensure that the English higher
education sector is delivering positive outcomes for
students – past, present, and future…
…to ensure that all students, from all backgrounds
(particularly the most disadvantaged), can access,
succeed and progress from higher education.”

24. The Register – fees paid by institutions on
register
• Basic
• Approved
• Approved (fee-cap)
Specific conditions of registration – for
initial registration and ongoing
Recap on key parts of The ActRecap on key parts of The Act

25. The Register
3 Objectives:
1. All students, from all backgrounds, are supported to
access, succeed in, and progress from, higher education
2. All students, from all backgrounds, receive a high quality
academic experience, and their qualifications hold their
value over time in line with sector recognised standards
3. All students, from all backgrounds, have their interests
as consumers protected while they study, including in
the event of provider, campus, or course closure.
Recap on key parts of The ActRecap on key parts of The Act

26. • Degree Awarding Powers (DAP) Applications under the
current guidance accepted until 31 March 2018
Recap on key parts of The ActRecap on key parts of The Act
Office for
Students
Track record of 3 years (e.g. validation
agreements)
No track record
Have to be on the register Have to be on register
Granted full DAP for 3 years
-subject, level
Granted probationary DAP for 3 years
-subject, level
Scrutiny (by Designated Quality body) Scrutiny (by Designated Quality body)
3 options – full DAP (time limited),
extended probation period of 1 year,
Probationary DAP revoked
Indefinite DAP Full DAP for 3 years
Scrutiny (by Designated Quality body)
Indefinite DAP
•University Title (UT) Applications under the current
guidance accepted until 31 March 2019

27. Currently
•Voluntary (299 responses (134 HEIs)
•Looking at:
• Teaching quality, learning environment,
student outcomes and learning gain
•Combination of core metrics and short
institutional submissions
•Peer review, employers & students
Raising Teaching Quality and StandardsRaising Teaching Quality and Standards

28. Results
•Gold, Silver and Bronze awards
•Increase of fees at rate of inflation
•Feedback from sector
Raising Teaching Quality and StandardsRaising Teaching Quality and Standards

29. Proposed
Compulsory
•Requirement for inclusion on the register for
providers with public funding (ongoing
registration for approved and approved –fee cap)
•Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes
Framework (TEF)
Raising Teaching Quality and StandardsRaising Teaching Quality and Standards

30. • Recommendation from the Nurse Review
(Dec 2015)
• Operating across the whole of the UK
• Combined budget of more than £6 billion
• Consists of Nine ‘councils’ - Seven specific
research councils, Innovate UK and a new
organisation, Research England.
Maintaining the UK’s world leading research and innovationMaintaining the UK’s world leading research and innovation
“The aim of strengthening strategic thinking on cross
cutting priorities and developing a more agile and
responsive research and innovation funding system –
retaining the world class strengths of the current system
and innovate UK’s distinct business facing focus”

31. • The 7 Research Councils
• Arts and Humanities Research Council
• Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research
Council (BBSRC)
• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
• Engineering and Physical Sciences Research
Council (EPSRC)
• Medical Research Council (MRC)
• Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Maintaining the UK’s world leading research and innovationMaintaining the UK’s world leading research and innovation

32. TEF
Implementation of The ActImplementation of The Act

33. Live Consultations
Deadline for Responses 22 December 2017
•Review of the new regulatory framework
•Designation of the independent quality body
•Designation of the independent data body
•Simplifying Access to the Market: Degree Awarding Powers and
University Title
•Fees for the Office for Students
https://consult.education.gov.uk/higher-education/higher-education-regulatory-framework/

34. Further Information
• QAA Quality Code consultation (closes 13 December)
• Alternative Providers of Higher Education: Views on the Validation and
Franchise Process and innovation in the sector
• Student Protection Plans:
• Guidance during progress of The Act
• Statement on best practice (existing guidance from HEFCE)
• Office of the Independent Adjudicator – speech from the Chief
Executive
• HEPI report – ‘Going for Gold: Lessons from the TEF submissions’
• Universities UK ‘The Economic Impact of Universities in 2014-15

35. www.the-bac.org
Contact us Email: info@the-bac.org Tel: + 44 (0) 300 330 1400 Twitter: @BAC_Education Skype: BAC-GB
Any questions?