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

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

Independent sector: an outline

• Scope• Strengths of the independent sector • Immigration & education?• A level playing field?

Update: BAC• Inspection & monitoring activities• Governance• Recent statistics

– Providers– Application & inspection activities– Student numbers– Degree level study

• International

Update: independent sector

• Browne Review• Degree awarding powers• Tier 4 (incorporating all student

routes) review• Media interest

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

Any Questions?

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