(1)HEFCW may issue or approve guidance about any matter they think relevant to improving or maintaining the quality of education provided by or on behalf of regulated institutions.
(2)Before issuing or approving guidance under this section (or any revised guidance), HEFCW must consult—
(a)the governing body of each regulated institution, and
(b)any other persons they think appropriate.
(3)The governing body of a regulated institution must take into account any guidance issued or approved under this section.