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British Accreditation Council: its role in the inspection and monitoring of independent education institutions Dr Gina Hobson, Chief Executive UK NARIC.

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1 British Accreditation Council: its role in the inspection and monitoring of independent education institutions Dr Gina Hobson, Chief Executive UK NARIC Conference, 9 November 2010

2 British Accreditation Council: its role Established in 1984 Leading UK provider of accreditation services for independent further and higher education Dedicated to establishing and raising standards Organisation structure Strong relations with many Government and sector bodies

3 Independent sector: an outline Scope Strengths of the independent sector Immigration & education? A level playing field?

4 Update: BAC Inspection & monitoring activities Governance Recent statistics –Providers –Application & inspection activities –Student numbers –Degree level study International

5 Update: independent sector Browne Review Degree awarding powers Tier 4 (incorporating all student routes) review Media interest

6 Looking to the Future Tier 4 review: impacts Browne review: impacts Degree awarding powers Shape of the independent sector Role of public & private inspection & membership bodies

7 Any Questions? www.the-bac.org info@the-bac.org 0207 447 2584

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