Policy Threads

2023

7 events

23 Aug 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Generative artificial intelligence in education: call for evidence — consultation closed

The public, including the education sector, has recently gained access to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Generative AI technology uses foundation models trained on large volumes of data. It can be used to produce artificially generated content such as text, …

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14 Jun 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Generative artificial intelligence in education: call for evidence — consultation opened

The public, including the education sector, has recently gained access to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Generative AI technology uses foundation models trained on large volumes of data. It can be used to produce artificially generated content such as text, …

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30 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

De-designation of QAA as the designated quality body in England — outcome published

We are seeking views on the de-designation of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education as the designated quality body in England.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education -… (14pp)

20 Mar 2023 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Accreditation for online education providers

What the government is doing to ensure online education providers are of the appropriate quality and meeting the correct standard.

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4 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

De-designation of QAA as the designated quality body in England — consultation closed

We are seeking views on the de-designation of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education as the designated quality body in England.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education -… (14pp)

8 Feb 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

De-designation of QAA as the designated quality body in England — consultation opened

We are seeking views on the de-designation of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education as the designated quality body in England.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education -… (14pp)

3 Feb 2023 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Sector Subject Area Classification (SSAC) system review - Call for Evidence — consultation closed

We're seeking views on the SSAC system, how this system is working, and views on the current Sector Subject Areas being used within it.

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2022

5 events

14 Dec 2022 | Consultation (closed) Department for Education linked

Sector Subject Area Classification (SSAC) system review - Call for Evidence — consultation opened

We're seeking views on the SSAC system, how this system is working, and views on the current Sector Subject Areas being used within it.

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3 Oct 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Higher Education Statistics Agency linked

Higher Education Statistics Agency: de-designation — outcome published

We'd like your views on the de-designation of the Higher Education Statistics Authority as the designated data body under the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ De-designation of HESA: government consultation… (9pp)

11 Jul 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Higher Education Statistics Agency linked

Higher Education Statistics Agency: de-designation — consultation closed

We'd like your views on the de-designation of the Higher Education Statistics Authority as the designated data body under the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ De-designation of HESA: government consultation… (9pp)

13 Jun 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Higher Education Statistics Agency linked

Higher Education Statistics Agency: de-designation — consultation opened

We'd like your views on the de-designation of the Higher Education Statistics Authority as the designated data body under the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ De-designation of HESA: government consultation… (9pp)

24 Feb 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Post-qualification admissions in higher education: proposed changes — outcome published

We are seeking views on proposed changes to higher education admissions to a system of post-qualification admissions (PQA).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Post-qualification admissions reform (web versi… (44pp)

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2021

4 events

14 May 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Post-qualification admissions in higher education: proposed changes — consultation closed

We are seeking views on proposed changes to higher education admissions to a system of post-qualification admissions (PQA).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Post-qualification admissions reform (web versi… (44pp)

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↓ Post-qualification admissions reform (print version) (44pp) ↓ Post-qualification admissions consultation response (web ve… (150pp) ↓ Post-qualification admissions consultation response (print … (152pp)

21 Jan 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Post-qualification admissions in higher education: proposed changes — consultation opened

We are seeking views on proposed changes to higher education admissions to a system of post-qualification admissions (PQA).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Post-qualification admissions reform (web versi… (44pp)

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↓ Post-qualification admissions reform (print version) (44pp) ↓ Post-qualification admissions consultation response (web ve… (150pp) ↓ Post-qualification admissions consultation response (print … (152pp)

21 Jan 2021 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Government response to the independent review of TEF

The response from government to the independent review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Government response to the independent review o… (12pp)

21 Jan 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Independent review of TEF: call for views — outcome published

We're seeking your views on the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) to inform an independent review of the framework.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Analysis of the responses to the call for views… (161pp)

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↓ List of organisations that responded to the call for views … (8pp)

2019

3 events

2 Mar 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Independent review of TEF: call for views — consultation closed

We're seeking your views on the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) to inform an independent review of the framework.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Analysis of the responses to the call for views… (161pp)

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↓ List of organisations that responded to the call for views … (8pp)

18 Jan 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Independent review of TEF: call for views — consultation opened

We're seeking your views on the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) to inform an independent review of the framework.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Analysis of the responses to the call for views… (161pp)

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↓ List of organisations that responded to the call for views … (8pp)

4 Jan 2019 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Value for money in higher education

Government response to the Education Committee’s report on value for money in higher education.

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2018

6 events

22 Oct 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework: subject-level — outcome published

We're seeking views on the proposed design of subject-level TEF.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Teaching excellence and student outcomes framew… (67pp)

21 May 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework: subject-level — consultation closed

We're seeking views on the proposed design of subject-level TEF.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Teaching excellence and student outcomes framew… (67pp)

12 Mar 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework: subject-level — consultation opened

We're seeking views on the proposed design of subject-level TEF.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Teaching excellence and student outcomes framew… (67pp)

28 Feb 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Office for Students linked

Office for Students: regulatory framework for higher education — outcome published

On behalf of the Office for Students, we invite views on the proposals for a new approach to regulation in higher education and related issues.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Securing student success: risk-based regulation… (62pp)

30 Jan 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Designation of body to perform HE assessment functions in England — outcome published

We invite views on the suitability of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Quality Body.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designation of a body to perform the assessment… (22pp)

30 Jan 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Designation of a body for English higher education information — outcome published

We invite views on the suitability of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Data Body.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designation of a body for English higher educat… (14pp)

2017

7 events

22 Dec 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Designation of a body for English higher education information — consultation closed

We invite views on the suitability of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Data Body.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designation of a body for English higher educat… (14pp)

22 Dec 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Designation of body to perform HE assessment functions in England — consultation closed

We invite views on the suitability of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Quality Body.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designation of a body to perform the assessment… (22pp)

22 Dec 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Office for Students linked

Office for Students: regulatory framework for higher education — consultation closed

On behalf of the Office for Students, we invite views on the proposals for a new approach to regulation in higher education and related issues.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Securing student success: risk-based regulation… (62pp)

19 Oct 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Designation of a body for English higher education information — consultation opened

We invite views on the suitability of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Data Body.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designation of a body for English higher educat… (14pp)

19 Oct 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education linked

Designation of body to perform HE assessment functions in England — consultation opened

We invite views on the suitability of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Quality Body.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Designation of a body to perform the assessment… (22pp)

19 Oct 2017 | Consultation outcome Department for Education Office for Students linked

Office for Students: regulatory framework for higher education — consultation opened

On behalf of the Office for Students, we invite views on the proposals for a new approach to regulation in higher education and related issues.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Securing student success: risk-based regulation… (62pp)

9 Oct 2017 | Policy paper Department for Education linked

Teaching Excellence Framework: lessons learned

Information about the lessons learned after year 2 of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framew… (74pp)

2016

3 events

29 Sep 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Department for Education linked

Teaching Excellence Framework: year 2 - technical consultation — outcome published

We're seeking your views on the operation of the Teaching Excellence Framework in year 2, including the assessment framework and process.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Teaching Excellence Framework: technical consul… (63pp)

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↓ Teaching Excellence Framework: year 2 and beyond - governme… (45pp)

12 Jul 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Department for Education linked

Teaching Excellence Framework: year 2 - technical consultation — consultation closed

We're seeking your views on the operation of the Teaching Excellence Framework in year 2, including the assessment framework and process.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Teaching Excellence Framework: technical consul… (63pp)

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↓ Teaching Excellence Framework: year 2 and beyond - governme… (45pp)

16 May 2016 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Department for Education linked

Teaching Excellence Framework: year 2 - technical consultation — consultation opened

We're seeking your views on the operation of the Teaching Excellence Framework in year 2, including the assessment framework and process.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Teaching Excellence Framework: technical consul… (63pp)

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↓ Teaching Excellence Framework: year 2 and beyond - governme… (45pp)