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FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND HEALTHFaculty Board

Minutes of the first meeting of the Faculty of Education and Health Board in the 2013-14 academic session held on 25 October 2013, at 10.00 am, Room

S307, Mary Seacole Building, Avery Hill Campus

FB/FEH/13/1 Present and Apologies for Absence

Present:Dr Linda Burke Pro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Education and Health (Chair)Alex Brooks Student Union RepresentativeOwais Chishty Student Union RepresentativeDr Karen Cleaver Head of Department, Family Care & Mental HealthDenis Crapnell Director of Partnerships and NHS ContractsVeronica Habgood Director of Teaching and LearningFelicity Hilditch Head of Department, Primary EducationProf Keith Jones Professor of Facilities Management & Director of Resources,

School of Architecture, Design & ConstructionProf Andrew Lambirth Professor of EducationSimon Leggatt Head of Department, Secondary Education, Lifelong

Learning Teacher Education & PE and SportTeresa McMahon Programme Leader for Associate Students, Senior Lecturer

Acute/Critical Care, Adult Nursing and Paramedic ScienceDr Damien Page Head of Department, Education and Community StudiesChris Philpott Dean, School of EducationDr Lucie Pollard Faculty Operating Officer, Faculty of Education & Health

Morag Redfern Head of Department, Adult Nursing and Paramedic ScienceProf Pat Schofield Professor of NursingProf Liz West Director of Research and EnterpriseIn attendance:Mamood Gousy Link TutorDr Oliver Robinson Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader, Psychology, Social

Work and Counselling (for Prof Pam Maras)Emma Pattison Note-takerApologies received from:Jane Attenborough ClerkRichard Dotor Director of Higher Education, Guildford CollegeSarah Huaraka Principal Lecturer, Attending Modes Coordinator, Secondary

Education, Lifelong Learning Teacher Education & PE and Sport

Prof Jill Jameson Director, Centre for Leadership and Enterprise Chair, Society for Research into Higher Education

Prof Pam Maras Acting Dean, School of Health and Social CareHead of Department, Psychology, Social Work & Counselling

Dr Maria Papapolydorou Senior Lecturer in Education and Childhood Studies, Education & Community Studies

Maria Sayers Programme Leader, Greenwich Community College

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The Chair outlined the purpose of the meeting and welcomed all members. It was noted that the Students’ Union were in the process of training a number of student representatives from a wide representation across the Faculty to enable attendance at future meetings.

FB/FEH/13/2 Terms of Reference (update)The revised Faculty Board Terms of Reference agreed by Academic Council were noted and agreed.

FB/FEH/13/3 Minutes of the Previous MeetingThe minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 June 2013 were agreed as an accurate record.

FB/FEH/13/4 Matters Arising4.1 Faculty Board Membership (FB/EH/12/4/4.1)The Board noted that the Faculty Terms of Reference incorporated the Faculty’s previous comments and all membership compiled had been in conjunction with the Students Union.

4.2 Partnerships and Collaborations – Standardisation of Marking (FB/EH/12/6.2)It was reported that the Link Tutor would be arranging a Moderation Day.

4.3 Partnerships and Collaborations – Nescot (FB/EH/12/6.3)The Board noted that no conflicts of interest with Guildford College for programme partnerships were reported. Members were advised that following the University’s Academic Planning Committee (APC) authorisation, an Approval event is scheduled at Nescot College, Surrey, on 28 November 2013. The event will include a number of Faculty programmes including a DipHE Psychodynamic Counselling, FD Education Support, Prof GCE/CertEd/FdA Teaching and Learning in Lifelong Learning Sector, FdA Education Support and BA Hons Education Studies.

4.4 Student Experience Committee (FB/EH/12/7.2)Members were advised that contact had been made with the Students’ Union to ensure relevant students were appropriately trained and prepared to sit on Committees. Since the last meeting Heads of Department had reminded Programme Leaders to encourage student representation on Committees.

FB/FEH/13/5 Items from the ChairFB/FEH/13/5.1 Faculty UpdateThe Chair reported that the Faculty had progressed well in a short period of time and new departmental structures had been ratified at Academic Council. Since the last meeting, Deputy Heads of Department had been appointed in five out of six departments, as well making two Faculty directorship appointments:

Denis Crapnell, Director of Partnerships and NHS Contracts; and Veronica Habgood, Director of Teaching and Learning.

The Chair reported that expressions of interest were being sought for the Director of Research post from eligible candidates.


FB/FEH/13/6 Portfolio PlanningFB/FEH/13/6.1 New Programme ProposalsIt was reported that developmental work continues on the post-graduate review resulting in a number of discontinuations and amendments to courses. It is proposed that Approval events in respect of the MSc Advanced Practice and MA Education take place in January 2014. It was noted that the Acting Dean is also reviewing doctoral programmes.

FB/FEH/13/6.2 Programme DiscontinuationsNone reported.

FB/FEH/13/6.3 Schedule of Approvals and ReviewsSchedules from Education and Health detailing a number of Approval and Review events for the 2013-14 academic session were noted.

Members were advised of two recent successful validation events:* BSc Hons Psychology (top up)/(bridging entry) programmes, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA), for commencement in September 2014 at HKMA. * BA Hons Sexual Health had been agreed for a further five years.

FB/FEH/13/7 Partnership and CollaborationFB/FEH/13/7.1 Partner CollegesThe Link Tutor provided an outline of current activities with partner colleges. Following the Government’s requirement that all private educators’ educational provision need to be quality assured by the QAA, the Faculty will be supporting the International College of Oriental Medicine (ICOM) with its forthcoming Review. All self-assessment documentation will be submitted by 14 December 2013 and the Review is anticipated to take place during week commencing 27 January 2014. The University will receive notification of the final outcome

It was reported that 282 students are currently registered at ICOM, Bexley, Bromley and Guildford Colleges for Health and Acupuncture programmes and will increase following an April 2014 intake.

All Programme Monitoring Reports had been received from partner colleges and the Link Tutor would be liaising with relevant Colleges on respective action plans.

The Board noted that there are two funding models currently implemented for Partner Colleges. One system is where Colleges are allocated funding for HEFCE students and students are not entitled to access a significant range of teaching and learning resources at the University of Greenwich; the second option is the University of Greenwich allocates to Colleges a certain number of students and the College receives 80% of funding and the remaining 20% is allocated to the University for its quality assurance provision and students are eligible to access University resources.

It was reported that discussions continue with LeSoCo (formerly Lewisham College) to possibly consolidate their activities with the University of Greenwich, as currently


LeSoCo’s liaison is with four other HEIs. It was noted that an Approval event is planned in respect of an FdA Early Years programme during the academic year.

Members agreed that it would be beneficial to fast-track any new business opportunities to ensure proposals are considered by the University’s APC to enable the earliest possible programme implementation.

Action: Chair to discuss with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) when required.

It was reported that within Education, despite a reduced number of network colleges and the impact of deregulation of teacher training, progression remains positive with 95% of students completing their students. It was agreed that the new electronic admissions system had proved problematic and remained an issue.

FB/FEH/13/7.2 International CollaborationsA paper outlining the Faculty’s current and potential international collaborations was noted. It was recognised that the Faculty has the smallest number of overseas students studying on campus and at overseas campuses. Currently, the Faculty has a presence in Malaysia, Athens, Singapore and, in the future, Hong Kong. It was noted that Erasmus partnerships include Spain, France, Turkey, Denmark and the Czech Republic and study abroad programmes in the United States. Following discussion, it was agreed that Paramedic, Social Work and Teacher Training opportunities would be explored further, together with entry to final year programmes. It was agreed that potential markets would be sought by developing a European strategy, strengthening links in the Far East and expanding study abroad activities.

Members were notified that a visit from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is planned. Tier 2 and Tier 4 visas will be investigated and the University’s Human Resources Department had compiled a policy and had arranged appropriate staff training. Members agreed that correct and legal paperwork remains imperative within the Faculty for students and staff. It was noted that student attendance is carefully monitored via a monthly scanning process and through programme leaders.

FB/FEH/13/8 Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Body Reviews (PSRB)It was recognised that with four major PSRB inspections during the academic year it would be useful to include PSRB on the Academic Council agenda. The Board agreed that essential support from across the University needs to be in place, for example, assistance with rooming and the collation of live data, to ensure that the reputation of the Faculty and University is upheld. It was further agreed that it would be useful for colleagues within Education to meet with the Director of Planning and Statistics and feedback any issues relating to data and resource requirements for inspections to the Chair.

Action: (a) Simon Leggatt to notify Chair of requirements. (b) Karen Cleaver to request PSRB on Academic Council agenda.

FB/FEH/13/8.1 NMCMembers were advised that the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) would be undertaking an annual monitoring visit from 26 – 27 February 2014 and will include


Midwifery and Health Visiting programmes. The NMC have introduced a revised Quality Assurance framework which Mott MacDonald has been appointed to deliver on behalf of the NMC. Mott MacDonald is introducing a new IT portal which includes an on-line booking system for approval and monitoring events and on-line submission of reports. This year the NMC requires Approved Education Institutions (AEIs) to provide evidence to demonstrate that they meet the AEI criteria identified in annexe one of the NMC QA framework. The aim is to streamline the delivery of the QA framework and reduce the burden of work for AEIs by requesting details only once rather than repeatedly at different approval or monitoring events. When the information is uploaded electronically, via the portal access, it will be restricted to those reviewers who are involved in any QA events, to the NMC, if required, and to the AEI for the purposes of updating. It was noted that documentation will need to be posted on the portal by 2 December 2013.

FB/FEH/13/8.2 OfstedIt was reported that following changes in the inspection of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) the framework has introduced inspections at two days notice (as opposed to eight weeks). The Faculty is preparing for an inspection anticipated from November onwards and consultation with staff, partners and students is underway, together with action plans and the compilation of data management systems. As teaching observations form part of the inspection, colleagues are particularly mindful of current resources and classroom environments.

FB/FEH/13/8.3 BPSA British Psychological Society (BPS) Review of all accredited programmes is expected during next academic year and the paper exercise will include details on staffing, resources and quality assurance processes. The Board were advised that the BSc Hons Psychology and BSc Hons Psychology with Counselling programmes are due for programme Review on 25 November 2013.

FB/FEH/13/8.4 HCPCThe Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The College of Social Work would be visiting the University of Greenwich for a Social Work Review event on 5 and 6 December 2013. All documentation relating to the MA and BA Hons Social Work programmes had been submitted to the professional bodies.

FB/FEH/13/9 Student ExperienceFB/FEH/13/9.1 National Student SurveyThe Board noted a paper summarising the National Student Survey (NSS) outcomes which detailed the Faculty response rate was 71% compared to an overall University response rate of 73%. The Board were advised that in respect of NHS practice placements overall satisfaction had risen to 93% compared to 87% the previous year. It was agreed that NSS outcomes would be discussed at departmental meetings and the Director of Teaching and Learning had arranged to meet with relevant Heads of Department and programme leaders to enable action plans to be drawn up with specific and measurable outcomes to improve the student experience and NSS scores. It was noted that colleagues are liaising with Planning and Statistics to remove Life Long Learning (LLL) from the data sets. It was recognised that, to avoid unnecessary duplication, the NSS action plan would be appended to the School Monitoring Reporting Document (SMRD).


FB/FEH/13/9.2 Student FeedbackIt was agreed that a list of acronyms would prove beneficial to provide student representatives with a greater understanding of Faculty business. Members were advised that in an endeavour to enhance interaction with Faculties, Students’ Union representatives had attended inductions, moved the sabbatical calendar to July to welcome students who commence their studies early and recognised the Faculty’s varying intakes throughout the year. It was noted that the Office of Student Affairs had convened a Week 1 Day 1 Group to look at students’ experiences on their first day and the Faculty Operating Officer (FOO) and Teresa McMahon would be the Faculty representatives at such meetings. It was noted that the Students’ Union would continue to work with Faculty colleagues to enhance relations.

FB/FEH/13/9.3 Feedback from University Student Experience CommitteeAt a meeting held on 18 October 2013, it was agreed that the monitoring of personal tutoring would remain an agenda item at future meetings. It was reported that the ‘Follow That Student Initiative’ outcomes were available and a greater number of students had been involved in fresher activities this year. Members were advised that although student employability had improved, the increase was greater at other institutions. Following some recent safety issues reported on campus appropriate action was now in place. The Terms of Reference were noted and the Board were notified that future Faculty Student Experience Committee notes will be tabled at University meetings.

FB/FEH/13/9.4 Faculty Student Experience CommitteeThe Faculty Student Experience Committee Terms of Reference agreed by Academic Council were noted and agreed. It was noted that the first meeting would be held on 25 October 2013.

FB/FEH/13/10 Recruitment, Progression and AchievementA report detailing the latest recruitment figures across the Faculty was noted.

FB/FEH/13/10.1 Summary Update (Education)It was reported that, excluding network colleges, 815 students had been recruited this academic year within Education. The Board were notified that declining recruitment figures were apparent within secondary education and bursary issues and the requirement to undertake a skills test had also impacted on recruitment. Recruitment to primary undergraduate education remains an issue nationally, primary postgraduate programmes recruited positively.

FB/FEH/13/10.2 Summary Update (Health)The Board noted that recruitment figures had increased this academic year, but the number of continuing students had declined slightly due to the phasing out of some programmes. With extra commissions granted, BSc Hons Paramedic Science (London) had significantly increased student numbers. It was noted that Associate student registration had continued to be problematic and any outstanding requests for late registration had been processed accordingly. The importance of students being attached to the correct contract/relevant courses was reiterated.


It was agreed that colleagues within Education and Health would continue to monitor recruitment and notify the FOO of any issues to highlight at future FOO meetings with the Chef Operating Officer.

Action: Teresa McMahon/Simon Leggatt/Lucie Pollard.

FB/FEH/13/11 Research, Enterprise and ConsultancyFB/FEH/13/11.1 Update on REFFollowing careful consideration, the final draft Research Excellence Framework (REF) will be considered for approval on 19 November 2013 and thanks were conveyed to colleagues for their valuable contributions.

FB/FEH/13/11.2 Feedback from University Research meetingsFB/FEH/13/11.2.1 University Research & Enterprise CommitteeIt was noted that the Committee would discuss University strategies on how best to work with Faculties, the role of the group and its membership.

FB/FEH/13/11.2.2 University Research Ethics CommitteeIt was noted that the meeting date had been rescheduled due to insufficient attendance at the original meeting.

FB/FEH/13/11.3 Feedback from Faculty Research MeetingsFB/FEH/13/11.3.1 Faculty Research Degrees CommitteeThe Faculty Research Degrees Committee Terms of Reference agreed by Academic Council were noted and agreed. It was noted that the first meeting would be held on 18 November 2013.

FB/FEH/13/11.3.2 Faculty Research & Enterprise CommitteeThe Faculty Research & Enterprise Committee Terms of Reference agreed by Academic Council were noted and agreed. The unconfirmed notes of the first Faculty meeting held on 10 October 2013 were noted. The Committee agreed a number of standing agenda items, together with proposing ideas and initiatives for meeting KPIs and moving research and enterprise forward within the Faculty.

FB/FEH/13/11.3.3 Faculty Research Ethics CommitteeThe Faculty Research & Ethics Committee Terms of Reference agreed by Academic Council were noted and agreed. The unconfirmed notes of the first Faculty meeting held on 9 October 2013 were noted.

FB/FEH/13/12. Learning and QualityFB/FEH/13/12.1 Feedback from University Academic Quality and Standards CommitteeIt was reported that the Terms of Reference were ratified and the Committee agreed to review Extenuating Circumstances processes at future meetings.

FB/FEH/13/12.2 Faculty Academic Quality and Standards CommitteeThe Faculty Academic Quality and Standards Committee Terms of Reference agreed by Academic Council were noted and agreed. The unconfirmed notes of the first Faculty meeting held on 25 October 2013 were noted.


The Chair notified members that a meeting had been arranged in December 2013 with the Director of Teaching and Learning and University Academic Quality Unit Manager to discuss Faculty quality assurance needs.

FB/FEH/13/13. External ExaminersFB/FEH/13/13.1 List of Current External Examiners (Health/Education)Lists detailing current external examiners within Education and Health were noted.

FB/FEH/13/13.2 Appointment of External ExaminersIt was reported that as a number of external examiners’ tenures were due to finish in December 2013, the following nominations were considered and approved:

Cinzia Scorzon to replace Alan Treharne (BSc Hons Acupuncture). Amanda Clarke to replace Jill Kneath-Jones (Adult Nursing). Jacqueline Hulse to replace Wesley Stirling (Adult Nursing). Moria McLoughlin to replace Patric Devitt (Children’s Nursing). Dr Marion Thompson to replace Anne Lawson-Porter (Credit-Rated

Provision). Patrick Bradley extension of tenure for 12 months to December 2014. Julie Williams extension of duties to include Chief External Examiner Pre-

Registration Nursing and Midwifery.

FB/FEH/13/13.3 Proposed dates for Progression and Award BoardsThe Board noted a Faculty schedule setting out dates for Progression and Award Board meetings for the 2013-14 academic session.

FB/FEH/13/14. Health and SafetyFollowing the submission of the annual safety statements from Education and Health, the final analysis from the University’s Safety Unit were noted and agreed.

FB/FEH/13/15. Any Other BusinessNone reported.

FB/FEH/13/16. Date and Time of next meetingWednesday, 22 January 2014, at 10.00 am – room to be advised.

Secretary: Emma PattisonTel: 7518Email: [email protected]


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Faculty of Education and HealthFaculty Board

ACTION SHEET for the first meeting of the Faculty Board in the 2013-14 academic session on 25 October 2013

MINUTE ACTION RESPONSIBILITY Progress

FB/FEH/13/7.1Partner Colleges

Approval of new business opportunities to be fast-tracked to enable the earliest possible programme implementation.

Chair to discuss with Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Development) when required

FB/FEH/13/8PSRB

(a) Issues relating to data and resource requirements for inspections to be relayed to Chair.

Simon Leggatt

(b) PSRB to be included on Academic Council agenda.

Karen Cleaver

FB/FEH/13.10Recruitment, Progression and Achievement

Registration issues to be reported back to FOO to highlight at future management meetings.

Teresa McMahon/Simon Leggett/Lucie Pollard


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