Why self-regulation is not a soft option. Recent article from Independent about quality control in UK higher education. Describes the new audit system that will replace the much-hated QAA assessments.
They're moving to a model based primarily on self-assessment, which is periodically confirmed by an outside team. Sounds like accreditation.
Accreditation?? No. It is a forbidden word. Don't use that word or you will incur the wrath of Ken, Scott, Walter, Bond, Kane, and Jacko.
