C1PART 3QUALITY OF EDUCATION
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).
Pt. 3 modified (1.9.2015) by The Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015 (Consequential Provision) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1353), arts. 1(2), 4(1)