Quality Assurance in Higher Education - Sheffield Hallam University achieve ‘Enhancing’ status as part of pilot
Following the very successful roll out of our latest quality assurance framework for training provider education partners, we are delighted a successful pilot for Higher Education partners has been completed.
Sheffield Hallam University’s Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, have become the first higher education institution to be assessed against the quality assurance framework which focuses on quality of education, the learner journey, and promotion and marketing of the courses and opportunities.
The assessment found that the University has achieved, three-star ‘Enhancing’ on our quality assurance framework, the highest grading available.
Natasha Eason, Associate Director at CIMSPA said: “Sheffield Hallam University’s Academy of Sport and Physical Activity has demonstrated their excellence and dedication in supporting learners on their professional journey. Their offer meets the professional standards that are defined by employers in the sector, which helps to improve the employability outcomes of graduates on completion. In achieving enhancing status, the team at Sheffield Hallam are ensuring that their students are also getting the highest quality learning experience.”
Dr Ruth Crabtree, Head of Sheffield Hallam University’s Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, said: “We’re immensely proud of this achievement. CIMSPA is leading the way in workforce development and the professionalisation of the sport and physical activity sector currently, and we’re particularly proud to be the first Higher Education Partner to receive quality assurance, we pride ourselves on the added value we give to all students studying our degrees, and to have this endorsed by CIMSPA is a great testimony to our staff and students.”
Students in the Academy of Sport and Physical Activity at Sheffield Hallam University have undertaken internships and placements within sports organisations including GB Boxing, Formula One and the International Olympic Committee. They have also volunteered at major international events, such as the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, Rugby League World Cup, UEFA Football and World Gymnastics championships.
Student athlete and sport and exercise student at Sheffield Hallam, Sachin Thethy, said: “I signed up to the level two gym instructor course as it was priced very well and organised and delivered to an excellent standard. Overall, I learnt a lot of the basics and further enhanced my knowledge and feel more confident to use and teach in the gym. It is something I would recommend to anyone.”
We’ll shortly be rolling out quality assurance reviews to all of our Higher Education partners.