C1PART 3QUALITY OF EDUCATION

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Powers in respect of education of inadequate quality

I1C118C1Education of inadequate quality: general

1

Sections 19 and 20 apply if, as a result of exercising their functions under section 17, HEFCW are satisfied that—

a

the quality of education provided by or on behalf of a regulated institution, or

b

the quality of a particular course of education so provided,

is inadequate or likely to become inadequate.

2

For the purposes of this Act, the quality of education or of a course of education is inadequate if it is not adequate to meet the reasonable needs of those receiving the education or undertaking the course.

I2C119C1Directions in respect of inadequate quality

1

HEFCW may give a direction to the governing body of the institution requiring it to take (or not to take) specified steps for the purpose of—

a

improving the quality of the education or course, or

b

preventing the quality of the education or course from becoming inadequate.

2

For procedural provision about directions under this section, see sections 41 to 44.

I3C120C1Other measures in respect of inadequate quality

1

HEFCW may give advice or assistance to the governing body of the institution with a view to—

a

improving the quality of the education or course, or

b

preventing the quality of the education or course from becoming inadequate.

2

HEFCW may carry out, or arrange for another person to carry out, a review of any matters that they think are relevant to the quality of education provided by or on behalf of the institution.

3

A governing body must take into account any advice given to it under subsection (1).