UKPSF and the HEA Sheffield RHEFE Workshop
Designed to support initial and continuing professional development for individuals, discipline groups and institutions A simple framework for standards not a framework of standards Flexible and applicable to all who contribute to the HE student experience Not a regulatory tool 2 The UKPSF An Opportunity for HE staff
Provides opportunities to demonstrate professionalism and professional standing Offers national recognition for supporting the student experience Offers 4 categories of professional recognition:- o Associate Fellow o Fellow o Senior Fellow o Principal Fellow 3 UKPSF An Opportunity for HE staff
Reflects the HE culture and ethos Supports a de-regulated model of staff development of FE as per Lingfield See HEA’s HE in FE Resources page on work by Grimsby & PETROC See Exeter Uni ASPIRE example 4 UKPSF - applications
Recognition can:- Provide post-nominals (AFHEA or FHEA etc) Meet stakeholder expectations UKPSF and recognition can be a tool for strategic staff development and establish team and institutional credibility 5 UKPSF and Recognition
Colleges with 500 FTE HE numbers can now subscribe Subscribing colleges have access to:- Free accreditation service Reduced fees for individuals seeking recognition Network/disciplinary group activities and resources Funding opportunities include T&L development grants, support for seminar/network meetings and travel grants for Fellows for CPD 6 The HEA Services to HE in FE