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Written question asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich (Crossbench) on Monday, 20 June 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 July 2016. It was answered by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park (Conservative) on Friday, 1 July 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Students: Loans

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Evans of Bowes Park on 9 May (HL7498), whether the recent inquiry and report by the Quality Assurance Agency on West London Vocational Training has led them to reconsider or amend current measures relating to alternative providers; and if not, why not.

Answer

The Government has revoked West London Vocational Training College’s designation for student support funding for Higher Education (HE) courses in England with effect from 3 June. Affected students will be supported so they can continue their studies with as limited disruption as possible. The cross-agency action in this case demonstrates the Government’s continuing strong focus on improving quality and value for money across the Alternative Provider (AP) sector.

Since the 2012-13 academic year the Government has progressively strengthened systems to oversee the specific course designation of APs to secure improved quality and standards, including the introduction of a more rigorous, risk-based approach to quality assurance and annual provider re-designation.

Further reforms announced in the May 2016 HE White Paper will create a level playing field for all HE providers, supporting greater diversity, innovation and choice for students, whilst preserving quality and value for money.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL773
Session
2016-17
Related items
Students: Loans
Monday, 9 May 2016
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Loans Students
Link
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