With numerous obstacles facing the academic pathways sector in recent years, such as government curbs on student immigration and the need for pathway colleges to readjust to “Highly Trusted Sponsor” status in the UK, observers might have considered that private operations working in tandem with HE had had their fill of government restrictions. On the [...]
Ministers have introduced a system of "due diligence checks" for private higher education providers, it has emerged, as new figures show that the number of their students accessing state-funded loans has nearly doubled in a year. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has introduced the checks to oversee the financial sustainability of providers seeking [...]
Dear colleagues, It has been a busy time at the BAC office. Our Student Welfare and Satisfaction seminar took place on 18 April 2012, and was fully booked. Enthusiastic presenters and delegates alike made the event a success – a full report is available on the event page, and accredited colleges are able to obtain [...]
Dear colleagues, The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has commissioned CFE and the British Accreditation Council to provide a comprehensive picture of provision by privately funded institutions operating in the UK higher education (HE) sector. BIS recognise that the nature of privately funded provision is complex and dynamic, and are keen to develop [...]
Dear colleagues, By now you have probably seen the various media reports on the National Audit Office’s report on the implementation of the Tier 4 Points-Based System in 2009. The report was welcome and outlined a number of key findings, including: the Border Agency implemented Tier 4 before the key controls were in place; an [...]
Without satisfied, successful students, it is impossible to maintain a successful college or training provider, and miscommunication and escalating issues can cause problems for both students and colleges. In this one-day seminar, we discuss some of these issues, how to avoid some of the pitfalls and how to go the extra mile to ensure that [...]
Dear colleagues, As you will see from the articles posted in our Newsroom, the past few weeks have seen increased media interest in the private higher education sector, with much discussion centred around a major feature published in the Times Higher Education on 1 March 2012. This seems to be an appropriate time to clarify [...]
Dear colleagues, Welcome to BAC's new website. We will be sharing media articles, upcoming events and updates in our newsroom, which will be updated on a regular basis. Information on upcoming events and reports of those previously held can be found in our events section, where we will be posting details of both our own [...]