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Quality & Governance

See who oversees academic quality, how assessment decisions are checked and where to find the policies that apply to your programme.

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At a glance

How quality is reviewed

The Academic Board oversees standards. The Quality Lead coordinates verification and actions, and programme leads oversee delivery.

Policies for learners and partners

Find the admissions, assessment, integrity and appeals guidance that applies to your programme.

Estudyquals • Quality & Governance (Short‑Form Hub)

Estudyquals • Quality & Governance

Quality & Governance (Short‑Form Hub) · Effective: 13 October 2025 · Next review: October 2026
Quality Statement

We deliver fair, reliable assessment and learner support aligned to awarding‑body requirements. We commit to transparent policies, staff development, and continuous improvement.

  • Aligned with RQF/EQF level descriptors (difficulty).
  • Clear information for learners and partners; procedures available on request.
Governance
  • Academic Board: oversight of standards, policy, and progression.
  • Quality Lead: internal verification and action planning.
  • Programme Leads: delivery, assessment, learner experience.
Quality Cycle

Standardisation → Delivery → IV/Moderation → Assessment Boards → Review & Action

  • Annual self‑assessment report (SAR) with KPIs.
  • Action plans tracked by the Quality Lead and reported to the Academic Board.
Key Policies

Short‑form summaries are available; detailed procedures on request.

Roles & Responsibilities
RoleResponsibility
Academic BoardApproves policy; monitors results and standards.
Quality Lead / IVSampling, standardisation, assessor feedback, action plans.
Programme LeadCurriculum delivery, assessment scheduling, learner support.
AssessorsValid, reliable assessment; timely feedback; record‑keeping.
Admissions (Short‑Form)
  • Criteria: prior level/experience, English B2 (or equivalent), programme specifics.
  • Process: apply online with documents; interview/task where applicable.
  • Decisions: Offer / Conditional / Unsuccessful. Deferral/transfer by request.

Full‑length policy available on request. See also Fees & Refunds terms in offer docs.

Assessment & Moderation (Short‑Form)
  • Methods: portfolio/case logs, observed practicals, written tasks, MCQ.
  • Moderation: IV sampling, standardisation meetings; external moderation where applicable.
  • Submission: deadlines published; extensions via mitigating circumstances.
Academic Integrity (Short‑Form)
  • Original work with correct referencing; permitted tools only.
  • Breaches: plagiarism, collusion, contract cheating, impersonation.
  • Outcomes: range from capped resubmission to removal; right of appeal preserved.
Appeals (Short‑Form)
  • Grounds: procedural error, bias/unfair treatment, new extenuating evidence.
  • Stages: informal query → formal appeal (10 working days) → review panel → external route (if applicable).
  • Outcomes: uphold, amend, or re‑run process.
Staff CVs (Tutors / IV) & Org Chart

Summary profiles and verification records are maintained. An up‑to‑date organisation chart is available on request.

  • CV summaries: qualifications, assessor/IV status, CPD log.
  • Org chart: governance, academic leadership, delivery teams.
Fees & Administrative Procedures
  • Fees published on programme pages and offer letters.
  • Installments by agreement; refunds per current terms.
  • Certificates dispatched after full completion and fee clearance.
Document Control
OwnerQuality Lead
Version1.0 (13 Oct 2025)
Review dueOct 2026
Contact Quality

For policy copies, evidence requests, or data amendments, contact the Quality Lead via our form.

Version control: This hub summarises key processes. In case of conflict, awarding‑body rules and the latest internal procedures apply.

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