Consultation outcome

Designation of body to perform HE assessment functions in England

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 19 October 2017
• Last updated: 30 January 2018 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

Download the full outcome

Designation of a body to perform the assessment functions for higher education in England

Ref: DFE-00014-2018 PDF, 307 KB, 22 pages

Detail of outcome

Summary of responses we received, along with the government’s response outlining the next steps.

Read the letter for designation for this consultation.

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Original consultation

Summary

We invite views on the suitability of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Quality Body.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9am on 19 October 2017 to 11:45am on 22 December 2017

Consultation description

We’re seeking views on the suitability of Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Quality Body.

We also held separate consultations on related subjects:

• Regulatory framework
• Degree awarding powers/university title
• Designated data body for higher education in England
• Registration fees

Published 19 October 2017
Last updated 30 January 2018 + show all updates

1. 30 January 2018

   Added government response.

2. 19 October 2017

   First published.