Statements and Policies

This Policy sets out the University's approach to subcontracting its higher and degree apprenticeship provision. It outlines the framework that the University uses in selecting and regulating subcontractors including the financial arrangements for subcontracted provision...

As a lead higher education institution (HEI) provider for higher and degree apprenticeships, UEA is responsible for resolving issues and disputes with and between employers relating to higher and degree apprenticeships. The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requires lead HEI providers to provide employers with a written complaints and dispute resolution policy and process...

This Policy sets out the University's rationale for subcontracting any part of its higher and degree apprenticeship provision. The policy and any updates are published on the UEA web site in accordance with the Education and Skills Funding Agency rules as expressed in the Apprenticeship funding rules for main providers 2020-21 Version 1.

This Policy represents the commitment of the University in its obligation to protect children and vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, discrimination or exploitation, for example, but not limited to, sex work, human trafficking and supporting terrorism or criminal acts.

Section 26 of the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 imposes a duty on Higher Education Institutions to have a due regard for the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. The government has issued statutory guidance for all public authorities and guidance specifically aimed at universities on this duty.