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UKPSF and the HEA. Sheffield RHEFE Workshop. The UKPSF An Opportunity for HE staff. Designed to support initial and continuing professional development for individuals, discipline groups and institutions A simple framework for standards not a framework of standards
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UKPSF and the HEA • Sheffield RHEFE Workshop
The UKPSF An Opportunity for HE staff • Designed to support initial and continuing professional development for individuals, discipline groups and institutions • A simple framework for standards not a framework of standards • Flexible and applicable to all who contribute to the HE student experience • Not a regulatory tool
UKPSF An Opportunity for HE staff • Provides opportunities to demonstrate professionalism and professional standing • Offers national recognition for supporting the student experience • Offers 4 categories of professional recognition:- • Associate Fellow • Fellow • Senior Fellow • Principal Fellow
UKPSF - applications • Reflects the HE culture and ethos • Supports a de-regulated model of staff development of FE as per Lingfield • See HEA’s HE in FE Resources page on work by Grimsby & PETROC • See Exeter Uni ASPIRE example
UKPSF and Recognition • Recognition can:- • Provide post-nominals (AFHEA or FHEA etc) • Meet stakeholder expectations • UKPSF and recognition can be a tool for • strategic staff development and establish • team and institutional credibility
The HEA Services to HE in FE • Colleges with 500 FTE HE numbers can now subscribe • Subscribing colleges have access to:- • Free accreditation service • Reduced fees for individuals seeking recognition • Network/disciplinary group activities and resources • Funding opportunities include T&L development grants, support for seminar/network meetings and travel grants for Fellows for CPD