Enhancement-led institutional review is one of five main elements of a new approach to quality in Scotland. The approach was fully implemented in higher education institutions from 2003-04.
The review process
Enhancement-led institutional review handbook (Second edition) - PDF version | HTML version
All enquiries should, in the first instance, be directed to Laura White in the QAA Scotland office.
Learning from ELIR 2003-06
Managing assurance and enhancement:
Evolution and progression. An interim report - PDF version | HTML version
Procedures on representations
Available to an institution where a team has judged that it has 'no confidence' in the soundness of the institution's procedures for the present and likely future management of the quality of its programmes and the academic standards of its awards
Independent Observer report - PDF version | HTML version
Teaching Quality Information (available from the SHEFC website)
Academic Infrastructure documents relating to the review method
- Code of practice for the assurance of academic quality and standards in higher education
- The framework for qualifications of higher education institutions in Scotland
- Subject benchmark statements
- Programme specifications
- Progress files
Archive
Consultation on the second edition of the Handbook for enhancement-led institutional review: Scotland - PDF version | HTML version
Handbook for enhancement-led institutional review: Scotland - PDF version | HTML version
The Handbook includes details on how the process works, guidelines for producing a Reflective Analysis and details of the review team
Quality assessment reports
Institutions in Scotland that were reviewed between 1992 and1998 were reviewed by the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council. The reports are not currently available online but if you wish to view these reports please contact the Scottish Funding Council.
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