We have made changes to the policies listed below.
Please familiarise yourself with these documents by visiting our policies webpage. Below we outline the specific changes within each document.
October
Malpractice and Maladministration Policy and Procedure
- Academic misconduct has been added to the definitions. Clarification that academic misconduct is a specific type of learner malpractice.
Feedback and Complaints Policy
- Update to Gateway Qualifications Responsibilities section that individuals appointed to investigate a complaint are appropriately trained, have appropriate access to relevant information and have no vested interest in the outcome of the complaint.
Sanctions Policy
- Minor amendment to expand the third-party organisations that may be notified to include other Awarding Organisations and Access Validating Agencies.
Centre Recognition Policy
- Minor amendments. Statements added regarding QAA requirements relating to Access to HE transfers and subcontracting arrangements. QAA regulatory references included.
September
Access to HE Appeals Policy and Procedure
- Policy transferred to new document template.
Conflicts of Interest Policy
- Policy transferred to new policy document template, and a change for staff and wider workforce to confirm declarations of conflicts of interest from quarterly to at least annually. Clarification on wording, including the scope of the policy relating to individuals and organisations, and presentation of tables updated. Further detail relating to conflicts of interest and Trustees. Updated legal references to include the Charities Commission and Companies Act.
Welsh-medium Qualifications
- Scope of statement updated to include Access to HE Diploma with new sections regarding the approach to supporting delivery of Access to HE provision in the Welsh-medium, and the availability of resources in Welsh-medium, which is not currently supported.