They will assess the effectiveness of academic support to individuals, including tutorial arrangements and feedback on progress. They will consider general progression within programmes, and wastage rates. In making judgements about learning resources, reviewers will consider how effectively these are utilised in support of the intended learning outcomes of the programmes under review. Reviewers will look for a strategic approach to the linkage of resources to programme objectives. Effective utilisation of academic, technical and administrative staff will be considered, as will the matching of the qualifications, experience and expertise of teaching staff to the requirements of the programmes.
Significant improvement is required urgently if the provision is to become at least adequate.
In the summary report, this judgement will be referred to as approved . In the summary report, this judgement will be referred to as commendable . Within the commendable category, reviewers will identify any specific features of the aspect of provision that are exemplary. Incidental or marginal features do not qualify for designation. The characteristics of exemplary features will, by their nature, vary between institutions and programmes.