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📢 Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) recently submitted comprehensive feedback to the Department of Education's Consultation on the National Student Ombudsman (NSO). This submission underscores our commitment to ensuring that the NSO serves as an independent, transparent, and effective body for handling student complaints. Key points in our submission include: 🔸 Support for the establishment of the NSO to handle complaints from domestic and international students. 🔸Recommendations for ensuring procedural fairness and transparency. 🔸Emphasis on the need for collaboration between the NSO, TEQSA, and other regulatory bodies to avoid duplication and overlap. 🔸Suggestions for a robust review and appeals process, and clear guidance on handling anonymous complaints. 🔸We're dedicated to supporting the highest quality outcomes for all independent higher education students. Read the full submission on our website: https://lnkd.in/gD2rZu6c #HigherEducation #IHEA #StudentOmbudsman #IndependentEducation

Attention all non-association #independentschool #headteachers #schoolleaders & proprietors! Important updates have been made to regulations regarding pupil attendance and registration, effective August 19th. Stay informed by checking out the updated regulations and DfE Guidance documents here: Regulations: https://bit.ly/4cvo8TC DfE Guidance: https://bit.ly/3AgWZ9g Take the time to review these documents and make necessary adjustments to your policies, procedures, and registers. If you need a template to help with your admissions register, we've got you covered: Admissions Register Template: https://lnkd.in/erdX53fV We're also working on updating our attendance register template, so stay tuned for that. For our long-term contract clients, we'll be sending you a summary of changes and updated templates soon. Stay compliant and keep your school running smoothly! #education #schoolmanagement

✅  Stay Ahead in 2025: Navigating AUS Student Support Compliance. Join us for an informative session with special guests Renee Hamilton from the Department of Education and Stephanie Taylor from the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association (ANZSSA). The webinar will provide a high-level overview and update on the 2025 compliance environment impacting how universities deliver student support. Topics covered include: - National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence - Support for Students Policy - National Student Ombudsman - Key compliance updates Save your spot here - https://bit.ly/4eB0JRp 🗓 Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording! Don’t miss out on this chance to deepen your understanding of these essential regulations. #Vygo #EdTech #HigherEducation #StudentSupport #Compliance2025 #NationalStudentOmbudsman #HEPolicy

Here's what we learned about test optional and free admissions policies at the NACAC conference this September: they're working! https://ow.ly/95sA50TXyJU #CollegeAdmissions #TestOptional

Here's what we learned about test optional and free admissions policies at the NACAC conference this September: they're working! https://ow.ly/vCM650U5lAM #CollegeAdmissions #TestOptional

Here's what we learned about test optional and free admissions policies at the NACAC conference this September: they're working! https://ow.ly/95sA50TXyJU #CollegeAdmissions #TestOptional

Here's what we learned about test optional and free admissions policies at the NACAC conference this September: they're working! https://ow.ly/95sA50TXyJU #CollegeAdmissions #TestOptional

A recent RTI reply disclosed a concerning statistic: 51.63% of students failed the AIBE 18 exam. Out of 1,48,781 candidates who appeared, a staggering 74,368 did not pass, and over 4,700 were absent. These numbers highlight significant challenges in our legal education system and underscore the need for robust support mechanisms to help students succeed. Addressing this issue is crucial for maintaining the standards and integrity of our legal profession. #LegalEducation #AIBE18 #StudentSuccess #EducationReform

What is an Education Health and Care plan? Our Education and SEND Legal Director, Qaisar Sheikh continues his SEND Q&A series, this time tackling our most frequently asked questions on EHC plans, the legal documents that can be issued after a child or young person has gone through the process of an Education, Health and Care needs assessment. https://lnkd.in/e-NtmidE #SEND #EHCplans #EducationLaw #SpecialNeeds

A useful overview of EHCPs drafted by my colleague Qaisar Sheikh #send #EHCPs #education