UKPSF and the HEA
UKPSF and the HEA. Sheffield RHEFE Workshop. The UKPSF An Opportunity for HE staff. Designed to support initial and continuing professional development for individuals, discipline groups and institutions A simple framework for standards not a framework of standards
UKPSF and the HEA
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UKPSF and the HEA • Sheffield RHEFE Workshop
The UKPSF An Opportunity for HE staff • Designed to support initial and continuing professional development for individuals, discipline groups and institutions • A simple framework for standards not a framework of standards • Flexible and applicable to all who contribute to the HE student experience • Not a regulatory tool
UKPSF An Opportunity for HE staff • Provides opportunities to demonstrate professionalism and professional standing • Offers national recognition for supporting the student experience • Offers 4 categories of professional recognition:- • Associate Fellow • Fellow • Senior Fellow • Principal Fellow
UKPSF - applications • Reflects the HE culture and ethos • Supports a de-regulated model of staff development of FE as per Lingfield • See HEA’s HE in FE Resources page on work by Grimsby & PETROC • See Exeter Uni ASPIRE example
UKPSF and Recognition • Recognition can:- • Provide post-nominals (AFHEA or FHEA etc) • Meet stakeholder expectations • UKPSF and recognition can be a tool for • strategic staff development and establish • team and institutional credibility
The HEA Services to HE in FE • Colleges with 500 FTE HE numbers can now subscribe • Subscribing colleges have access to:- • Free accreditation service • Reduced fees for individuals seeking recognition • Network/disciplinary group activities and resources • Funding opportunities include T&L development grants, support for seminar/network meetings and travel grants for Fellows for CPD