Higher education providers are rightfully concerned about the different interpretation of ‘minimum standards’ being imposed upon the sector and the inconsistencies inherit in the current approach of introducing policy that is in excess of the Threshold Standards. [...] 3 SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION STANDARDS FRAMEWORK Q1a: How do the Threshold Standards guide institutions’ provision of support for students? The Threshold Standards have three foundational principles: • the principle of regulatory necessity, • the principle of reflecting risk, and • the principle of proportionate regulation. [...] Universities therefore create and implement a variety of university specific policies to meet the needs of their students and the requirements of the Threshold Standards. [...] The sector also provides a range of opportunities for institutional sharing and promoting of good practice, building upon the research and knowledge in the sector about student success and the good will of institutions and academic and professional staff to improve student outcomes. [...] Q1c: Are the requirements of the Threshold Standards sufficient for addressing the support needs of all students, including those from under-represented groups? The requirements of the Threshold Standards are sufficient for addressing the support needs of all students, including those from under-represented groups because the Threshold Standards ensure that all students are treated equally.
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