The Framework brings together, organises and re-expresses The University of Warwick’s existing quality assurance mechanisms into one place. It acts as a formal framework setting out how we assess compliance with internal and external quality standards, primarily the Office for Students' (OfS) ongoing conditions of registration.Link opens in a new window Quality assurance and enhancement activity is carried out through a number of processes which have traditionally operated independently of each other. The initial establishment of an education quality framework does not supersede existing arrangements, rather it makes those processes visible in one place so that their outcomes can be more easily tracked. In time, we expect to take learning from the Framework on the gaps, duplication and opportunities for improvement in the design of specific processes and activities.

The Framework flows from a set of general principles and outlines 4 ‘lines of quality assurance’. The table provided outlines Warwick’s expectations for good quality provision, split into themes, and sets out the relevant mechanisms for achieving and assuring those expectations.

The Framework also provides a basis for staff at Warwick to find guidance related to any aspect of education quality they need, for example, by providing guidance and resources for staff setting up new high-quality courses or adapting existing courses.

What is the Education Quality Framework?

The Framework brings together, organises and re-expresses The University of Warwick’s (“Warwick” hereafter) existing quality assurance mechanisms into one place. It acts as a formal framework setting out how we assess compliance with internal and external quality standards, primarily the Office for Student’s (OfS) ongoing conditions of registration.

Themes

The framework is arranged thematically, with the quality activities leading to assurance of standards arranged against each theme in three of the four ‘lines’. Linking the themes with the lines are brief expressions of our minimum expectations, informed by QAA’s indicators of quality (PDF) – each individual activity will also have its own aims and expectations expressed in the relevant guidance and process information.

Compliance with OfS B conditions

This is an at-a-glance chart showing where our activities facilitate compliance with the B conditions. A more comprehensive mapping exercise is in development.

Warwick's Quality Processes, Policies and Advice

Over time Warwick has developed a range of processes, policies, advice and guidance that is used centrally and by departments to assure quality. The Framework uses these existing quality processes and policies as its component parts. Some external reference materials that help build quality HE provision are included here as well.

Education Quality Framework Document

Take a look at the Education Quality Framework document here.

Further Information

For further guidance and queries related to the Education Quality Framework, please email: quality@warwick.ac.uk