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Access to HE – Grading Update Steph Hulford Director of Access

Access to HE – Grading Update Steph Hulford Director of Access. Access Diploma approved by QAA Awarded by OCNSWR Credit based qualification The Common Access Framework (CAF) CAF pathways, modules and units 60 credits, at least 45 at level 3 Level 3 units graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

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Access to HE – Grading Update Steph Hulford Director of Access

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  1. Access to HE – Grading UpdateSteph HulfordDirector of Access

  2. Access Diploma approved by QAA • Awarded by OCNSWR • Credit based qualification • The Common Access Framework (CAF) • CAF pathways, modules and units • 60 credits, at least 45 at level 3 • Level 3 units graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction

  3. The Common Access Framework: • 2004-5, 1 CAF pathway with 8 subject modules • 2010-11, 15 CAF pathways with 70 subject modules • 2003-4 Health and Social Care • 2004-5 Education • 2005-6 Combined Studies • 2006-7 Creative Arts, Computing, Science and Sport • 2007-8 Business Studies, Journalism and Media, Land Based Studies. Extension of Creative Arts pathway • 2008-9 Forensic Science, Humanities, Social Science, extension of Journalism and Media pathway • 2009-10 Tourism, Art and Design

  4. Why Grading? • Students’ views – Recognition of achievement; fuller feedback • Progression Data – Overcoming barriers in some areas and institutions • Fair Admissions Developments in HE – need for transparency, equity and fairness • Credibility of the Qualification – erratic offers, credit inflation, ‘informal’ grades

  5. Unit grading • Only level 3 units • No aggregate or single final grade • Pass/ Merit/ Distinction model • No numerical grades • Grades subject to moderation and standardisation • Grade profiles awarded with Diplomas

  6. Percentage of graded units awarded, by grade

  7. The range of grade profiles?

  8. AHE Diplomas Awarded

  9. H&SC Grading Profile

  10. How are Grades Evidenced? • The Access to HE Diploma consists of 60 Credits • A Certificate is issued stating achievement of the full AHE Diploma • A Unit Transcript is issued listing the grades awarded • Any Credits achieved above the 60 required for the Diploma appear as ungraded ‘Additional’ units

  11. Ongoing Support • Admissions staff may view Access student results, including grades in the secure area of the OCNSWR website • Communities of Practice • OCNSWR Student Guide to Grading • OCNSWR Access to HE Guidance for HE Admissions staff • No significant changes to the grading system as yet

  12. Access and the Future • Significant issues raised by funding arrangements in both FE & HE especially 2013 onwards – loans for Level 3 courses • Developing both regional and national campaigns that demonstrate the value of AHE • Health & Social Care Professions could play a significant part in developing Case Studies/illustrating the impact of AHE

  13. Further Information • Steph Hulford, Director of Access at stephanie.hulford@ocnswr.org.uk • Access to HE Officer – edwina.allison@ocnswr.org.uk • Karen Cousins, Access to HE Officer at karen.cousins@ocnswr.org.uk • QAA Website – www.accesstohe.ac.uk • OCNSWR Website – www.ocnswr.org.uk

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