Developmental review is the review process introduced in further education institutions delivering directly-funded higher education in Wales in 2007-08.
The review process
Handbook for developmental review: Wales - PDF version | HTML version
The Handbook includes details on how the process works, guidelines for producing the reflective statement and portfolio of evidence.
Guidance on preparing student written submissions is available
Developmental review in Wales: a guide for student representatives - PDF version | HTML version
Related publications
Guidelines for higher education institutions in Wales for effective practice in examining and assessing in a language other than the language of tuition - PDF version | HTML version
Advice to help eliminate or minimise the degree of risk in assessing in another language
Welsh Language Scheme - PDF version | HTML version
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 higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Subject benchmark statements
- Programme specifications
- Progress files
- Guidelines on the accreditation of prior learning
