QAA Code of Practice Section 9: Placement learning early considerations/proposals Wendy Stubbs Assistant Director Development and Enhancement Group

Background to publication Advisory Group Round table meetings Draft prepared for consultation Consultation Revisions Round table meeting(s) Revisions Sign off by Advisory Group and Exec Publication

Considerations of the Advisory Group Title Section to cover WBL and placement References to other sections of the Code Introduction Definitions (or not) Partners Responsibilities, inhibitors and enablers European dimension Annexes

Round table findings (1) Current precepts fit for purpose for both WBL and placement What this section means by WBL and placement Partners Intended learning outcomes and assessment Range of learners and modes of learning Student information and support

Round table findings (2) Learning Agreements and Personal Development Planning Duty of care European/International dimension Staff development Title Audience and other advice and guidance available

What section 9 might contain One section covering WBL and placement Foreword Introduction Precepts covering: - responsibilities of institution as an awarding body - responsibilities of institution to provider and student - responsibilities of the provider and student - complaints and appeals - information, support and guidance to students and WBL/placement partners - staff development - monitoring and evaluation Annexes