In the light of the responses, the Agency has discussed the issues arising with the funding and representative bodies of UK higher education, and has now formulated a revised reporting scheme that has regard for the various views expressed in the consultation. The Agency recommends the scheme set out below to the funding bodies with which it expects to contract for review of provision at subject level. It is desirable that evidence should be gathered, and conclusions reported, in a consistent manner across all higher education institutions in the United Kingdom, and all types of taught provision. It is important also that the Agency should be able to meet information needs that are particular to individual funding bodies. Scheme of reporting Reporting on the quality of learning opportunities will be in respect of each of the three aspects set out in Higher Quality 6, namely teaching and learning, student progression, and effective use of learning resources.
Significant improvement is required urgently if the provision is to become at least adequate.
Where provision is found to be failing, future funding may be at risk. The follow-up action to be taken will be determined by the relevant funding body in the light of advice from the Agency. Provision enables the intended outcomes to be achieved, but improvement is needed to overcome weaknesses. The narrative report will identify weaknesses more fully, and may indicate the relative seriousness of these. The institution may be required to report on the action it is taking to address weaknesses, and a follow-up visit may be made to check progress.