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Higher Education (Wales) Act 2015

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Powers in respect of education of inadequate quality

18Education of inadequate quality: general

(1)Sections 19 and 20 apply if, as a result of exercising their functions under section 17, HEFCW are satisfied that—

(a)the quality of education provided by or on behalf of a regulated institution, or

(b)the quality of a particular course of education so provided,

is inadequate or likely to become inadequate.

(2)For the purposes of this Act, the quality of education or of a course of education is inadequate if it is not adequate to meet the reasonable needs of those receiving the education or undertaking the course.

19Directions in respect of inadequate quality

(1)HEFCW may give a direction to the governing body of the institution requiring it to take (or not to take) specified steps for the purpose of—

(a)improving the quality of the education or course, or

(b)preventing the quality of the education or course from becoming inadequate.

(2)For procedural provision about directions under this section, see sections 41 to 44.

20Other measures in respect of inadequate quality

(1)HEFCW may give advice or assistance to the governing body of the institution with a view to—

(a)improving the quality of the education or course, or

(b)preventing the quality of the education or course from becoming inadequate.

(2)HEFCW may carry out, or arrange for another person to carry out, a review of any matters that they think are relevant to the quality of education provided by or on behalf of the institution.

(3)A governing body must take into account any advice given to it under subsection (1).

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