1.1 To deliver its strategic policy aim of excellence in the Student Experience,
Results Consortium (Results) has a policy of complying with the UK Quality Code for Higher Education.

1.2 The use of a documented admission procedure is part of Results’ planned
compliance with that code. In particular when admitting students to a programme, as described in this procedure, compliance with Quality Expectation Q1 from the UK Quality Code for Higher Education.

1.3 The UK Quality Code sets out the following Expectation:

Q1 The provider has a reliable, fair and inclusive admissions system.

2.0 Procedure

2.1 The Results Academic Board is responsible for implementation of this
procedure and, by review of policies, procedures and records, ensuring that applicants are not discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. Results operates a published Equality and Diversity Plan.

2.2 Results will only offer admission to applicants that meet the selection criteria set by our Awarding organisations. In addition, applicants must evidence suitable levels of proficiency in English language and communication skills. Importantly, Results will also determine the suitability of an applicant for a particular course through an interview process.

2.3 The minimum entry requirements for each course will be published on the
Results website and in the Results prospectus.

2.4 Recognition of Prior Learning. For students returning to formal learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered. Admission decisions that include RPL will be made by the Results Admissions Panel and will consider the relevance, sufficiency, authenticity and currency of the evidence supplied, before making an admission decision.

2.5 Student applications for a programme will be collected by appointed Results
Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) specialists.

2.6 Admission decisions will be the responsibility of the Results Admissions Panel.
The Admissions Panel will normally meet 1(one) month before each intake.
The Results Admissions Panel will consist of:

2.6.1 Marketing and Admissions Manager

2.6.2 The Higher Education Manager

2.6.3 At least one tutor from the academic staff team teaching on the
programme.

2.6.4 A member of Results senior leadership team.

2.7 Applicants who do not currently meet the Results published admission criteria will be advised of the decision in writing and when required they will be offered an IAG session.

2.8 In some cases, applicants may be required to attend an interview with the HE manager or their nominee.

2.9 Applicants who are not successful at the interview stage will be advised of the decision within ten working days of the interview and offered a telephone IAG session with a Results specialist. Records relating to applicants unsuccessful at the interview stage will be disposed of two calendar years after the interview process is completed.

2.10 The Results Admissions panel will sample 10% of unsuccessful applications
each quarter to review the related documentation to assess the Information Advice and Guidance service given, recommending improvements where appropriate.

2.11 Applicants who are successful at the interview stage will be required to provide evidence of all the academic qualifications claimed in their application, for scrutiny by the Results Admissions Panel.

2.12 Following scrutiny by the Results Admissions Panel, applicants will be informed of the decision within ten working days of the panel decision.