Weymouth College Periodic Review 2012-13
Panel discussions led to the following conclusions in respect of the programmes reviewed.
Conclusions on innovation and good practice
The Panel thanked the College for engaging with the process and highlighted the following
good practice:
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Assessment practices are working well with clear guidance, arrangements and
feedback
Support for students and the role of the Learning Mentor
Effective relationship between the College and University
Opportunities for students in co-curricular activities, which enhance employment
prospects
Conclusions on quality and standards
The Panel was reassured that the quality and standards of the programmes are being
maintained. It was noted that:
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Management for delivery of standards are as set out in partnership agreements and
working effectively
Management of quality of learning opportunities working as per partnership
agreement
Conclusions on whether the programmes remain current and valid in the light of
developing knowledge in the discipline, practice in its application and developments
in teaching and learning
The Panel was satisfied that the programmes remain current and valid. The two Plymouth
University programmes are current and are developing opportunities for employment
opportunities for students.
Forward looking recommendations for actions to remedy any identified shortcomings,
and for further enhancement of quality and standards
The Panel made the following recommendations:
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External Examiners reports should be made more available to students
The emerging Higher Education (HE) Strategy reflects deliberate approaches to
encompass all examples of how the college is currently enhancing the student
experience
The HE strategy should review and promote further opportunities for enhancing the
student voice / student representation
Work closely with Academic Partnerships to realise proposals to develop HE
provision within the College