Scenario+2

So our group has been set

Charles Bruford Andrew Allen Rob Thomas Kate Cheeseman

and our formative task selected. I'm going to email Paula Fletcher for some answers to this question. Once I've got something I'll edit this page accordingly. I've pasted the QAA web address below question 1

** Scenario 2: The roles and responsibilities for Quality Assurance outside of the institution **

 Your programme/course has been selected for an audit by the QAA. Your Department Head/Dean has asked you to lead the team that prepares the documentation and interviewed by the auditors.  • Question 1: What is the QAA and what is its role in the QA process?

[] This explains who they are, what they do, how they're formed etc etc

"We are the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Our job is to uphold quality and standards in UK universities and colleges. We guide and check the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in UK higher education, because we want every student to have the best possible learning experience."

 • Question 2: What is a collaborative audit?

 • Question 3: What documentation does the QAA require the institution keep and present as part of an audit?

 • Question 4: What processes can the QAA audit within an institution?

 • Question 5: Within the institution, who can provide support to a programme being audited and what support can they provide?

 • Question 6: Who should be involved?