The UK Professional Standards Framework (UK PSF) for teaching and supporting learning, launched in February 2006, is a flexible framework which uses a descriptor-based approach to professional standards.
There are three standard descriptors each of which is applicable to a number of staff roles and to different career stages of those engaged in teaching and supporting learning. The standard descriptors are underpinned by areas of professional activity, core knowledge and professional values.
The framework provides a reference point for institutions and individuals as well as supporting ongoing development within any one standard descriptor.
The framework was developed by the Academy on behalf of Universities UK (UUK), GuildHE and the four UK higher education funding councils after extensive consultation with the higher education sector. They recognise the diversity of institutions and enable a sector-owned approach to learning and teaching standards.
A copy of the UK PSF can be downloaded by clicking the link below:
UK Professional Standards Framework
For further information please click on the link below to the Professional Standards Framework page on The Higher Education Academy web site: Higher Education Academy - Professional Standards Framework page
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