On this page you will find useful resources to help inform Scottish higher education institutions and reviewers involved in the Phase 1 external quality review arrangements.
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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.
Handbook
Handbook for Scottish Quality Enhancement Arrangements (Phase 1: 2022-24)
Publication date: 05 Sep 2022
Other guidance
Operational guidance: Tertiary enhancement topic (2022-24)
Publication date: 28 Jul 2023
Guidance for reviewers: Conducting online review meetings
Publication date: 11 Nov 2022
Guidance for higher education institutions: Online review meetings
Publication date: 11 Nov 2022
Quality Enhancement and Standards Review: Documentation self-evaluation coversheet
Publication date: 11 Nov 2022
Key reference points
The Scottish Quality Enhancement Arrangements (Phase 1: 2022-24) draw on a range of reference points. Some are UK-wide, such as the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, and others are specific to Scotland, for example the Enhancement Themes. Other reference points will be specific to the individual institution and will be agreed on a case-by-case basis.