Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Body Reviews 7 (PSRB) 7.1 NMC Verbal Karen Cleaver It is confirmed that the NMC are reviewing the nursing and midwifery professional standards and this will have an effect on the programme content and re-approvals timing. 7.2 OFSTED Verbal Chris Philpott The expected inspection did not occur last academic session and plans are being made for an inspection to take place this academic year. The good work from last year will be developed, with peer working continuing and papers and plans being updated. Veronica 7.3 HCPC Verbal Habgood It was reported that the Major Change in respect of both the Medway and Avery Hill BSc Hons Paramedic Science programmes had been approved by the HCPC but that the final confirmation letter was awaited." 7.4 BPS Verbal Jim Gritton Advice has been received that the resources review of the programmes will take place in January 2016. This review will be led by Jim Demetre. 7.5 BACP Verbal report Jim Gritton Nothing to note. 8 Student Experience Paper Veronica Please note this 8.1 National Student Survey attached Habgood spreadsheet has 4 pages The results of the survey are presented and noted by this committee. Overall this is a mixed result set with some areas achieving very well and others, less so. Following this were asked to publication, HoD’s meet with programme teams and discuss 3-5 issues that could be used as a focus for improvement. It has been suggested that those who experience good results from this survey share their good practice and ideas with others. 8.2 Student Feedback Verbal report Student Reps LB noted the well organised and well and that this is a positive, well valued attended Freshers’ Fair event. All facilities on the campus were used, students were engaged and the efforts were appreciated by the 6,000 attendees. Thanks were given to all those involved. Concerns over the Mansion site continue, including the closure of the Engine Room. It was confirmed that this facility was closed as is was not covering its costs and it was not financially viable. The loss of
7 Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Body Reviews (PSRB) 7.1 NMC Verbal Karen Cleaver It is confirmed that the NMC are reviewing the nursing and midwifery professional standards and this will have an effect on the programme content and re-approvals timing. 7.2 OFSTED Verbal Chris Philpott The expected inspection did not occur last academic session and plans are being made for an inspection to take place this academic year. The good work from last year will be developed, with peer working continuing and papers and plans being updated. 7.3 HCPC Verbal Veronica Habgood It was reported that the Major Change in respect of both the Medway and Avery Hill BSc Hons Paramedic Science programmes had been approved by the HCPC but that the final confirmation letter was awaited." 7.4 BPS Verbal Jim Gritton Advice has been received that the resources review of the programmes will take place in January 2016. This review will be led by Jim Demetre. 7.5 BACP Verbal report Jim Gritton Nothing to note. 8 Student Experience 8.1 National Student Survey Paper attached Veronica Habgood Please note this spreadsheet has 4 pages The results of the survey are presented and noted by this committee. Overall this is a mixed result set with some areas achieving very well and others, less so. Following this publication, HoD’s were asked to meet with programme teams and discuss 3-5 issues that could be used as a focus for improvement. It has been suggested that those who experience good results from this survey share their good practice and ideas with others. 8.2 Student Feedback Verbal report Student Reps LB noted the well organised and well attended Freshers’ Fair and that this is a positive, well valued event. All facilities on the campus were used, students were engaged and the efforts were appreciated by the 6,000 attendees. Thanks were given to all those involved. Concerns over the Mansion site continue, including the closure of the Engine Room. It was confirmed that this facility was closed as is was not covering its costs and it was not financially viable. The loss of
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