On behalf of HEFCW, we undertake Gateway Quality Reviews of higher education providers to test their HE provision against the baseline quality regulatory requirements in Wales. We also re-test the quality aspects of the baseline regulatory requirements at the end of a four-year period, when engaged by the provider to do so.
The overall aim of Gateway Quality Review is to provide HEFCW with an expert judgement about the quality assurance of a provider's HE provision.
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Compliance with the ESG
The Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) provide the framework for internal and external quality assurance in the European Higher Education Area. QAA’s review methods are compliant with these standards, as are the reports we publish. More information is available on our website.
The Gateway Quality Review is designed to:
- ensure that the student interest is protected
- provide expert advice to ensure that the reputation of the UK higher education system is protected, including the protection of academic standards
- identify areas for development and/or specified improvements that will help a provider to meet the baseline regulatory requirements.
More information on how HEFCW will use the outcomes of GQRW can be found on HEFCW's website.
Handbook and Guidance
Gateway Quality Review Wales Handbook
Publication date: 20 Nov 2020
Responsibilities Checklist for Providers with Pearson Education Ltd Provision
Publication date: 19 Nov 2020
If you decide to undergo GQRW, please email HEFCW at regulationadvice@hefcw.ac.uk. You will also need to inform QAA of your decision to commission a GQRW. Please email QAA at ARCadmin@qaa.ac.uk.
Gateway Quality Review: Wales - Commission Form
Publication date: 20 Aug 2024
Student Guide for QAA Reviews in Wales
Publication date: 27 Jun 2024
Reviews in Wales Knowledge Base
This knowledge base has been developed from the outcomes of the Quality Enhancement Review and Gateway Quality Review Wales from 2017 – present. The knowledge base includes information about the review methods including judgement areas, categorisation of commendations, recommendations, affirmations, areas for development and specified improvements and in-cycle changes. Users can filter the outcomes by themes of the UK Quality Code as well as additional categories.
Reviews in Wales Knowledge Base
Publication date: 11 Jun 2024