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
