The Government plan to:

“introduce a Teaching Excellence Framework that will deliver better value for money for students, employers and taxpayers

• increase access and success in higher education participation for those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups
• create a new single gateway for entry and create a create common system for all providers
• establish a new Office for Students to promote the student interest and ensure value for money, and to reduce the regulatory burden on the sector”

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UCU’s response can be found here, including UCU General Secretary Sally Hunt’s response.