Admissions Policy

To deliver its strategic policy aim of excellence in the Student Experience, Results Consortium (hereafter ‘the College’) has a policy of planned compliance with the Office for Students’ (OfS) Quality and Conditions Standards for maintaining registration with OfS. The use of a documented admission procedure ensures compliance with conditions A1, A2, B2, C1 and the criteria for the Teaching Excellence Framework.

2. 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. The College operates published Equality and Diversity and Widening Participation plans and statements.

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. The College operates published Equality and Diversity and Widening Participation plans and statements.

2.2 The College can 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. The College also determines the suitability of an applicant for a particular course through an interview process.

2.3 The minimum entry requirements for each course are published on the College website and in the prospectus

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

2.5 Student applications for a programme are collected by appointed College Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) specialists.

2.6 Admission decisions are the responsibility of the Admissions Panel. The Admissions Panel normally meets one month before each intake. The panel consists of:

• Marketing and Admissions Manager
• Higher Education Manager
• At least one tutor from the academic staff team teaching on the programme.
• A member of Results senior leadership team.

2.7 Applicants who do not currently meet the College’s published admission criteria are advised of the decision in writing and are offered IAG, including alternative pathways.

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 IAG service given, recommending improvements where appropriate.

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

2.11.1 All certificates relating to qualifications must be presented in their original version for verification, in a face to face meeting with a member of the Admissions Team.

2.11.2 Photocopies, faxes, photographs or scans of certificates are not accepted for verification.

2.11.3 Certificates cannot be verified online, e.g. through a webcam.

2.11.4 Verification can involve contacting the applicant’s educational institution directly or utilising the services of a reputable background screening company that specialises in verification for educational purposes.

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

2.13 Applicants who are successful at the Admissions Panel stage will be informed in writing. There are two possible outcomes:

2.13.1 Conditional Offer: The panel has assessed that the applicant will be ready to start the chosen programme provided certain conditions are met. The terms and conditions of the offer will be made clear to the applicant in their conditional offer letter.

2.13.2 No Offer: The panel has assessed that the applicant does not currently meet the requirements of the programme, or is not able to successfully study on their chosen programme. The panel will indicate the reason(s) for this decision, for example:

• academic grades too low
• programme not suitable
• concerns about the applicant’s intention to study
• cannot meet study requirements for the programme

2.14 In order to join the programme, applicants must accept or reject any offer within two weeks of receiving the offer letter. The College reserves the right to reject or postpone late applications.

2.15 For students that are supported by the Student Loan Company, the college admissions team will carry out due diligence before issuing an admission letter to successful applicants that have responded affirmatively to their offer letter.

2.16 For privately funded students, the college admissions team will issue an admission letter only on receipt of the first tuition fee deposit.

2.17 Successful applicants who have met all the conditions described in this procedure will be sent an admissions letter.

2.18 Students may also be offered opportunities for taster sessions for the programme of study

2.19 An information pack will be sent to all students, by the programme team, prior to the start of their programme. The information pack will include the Programme Specification and the Student Handbook.

3. Complaints

3.1 Where an applicant has a specific concern related to a procedural error, irregularity or maladministration in the admissions process, they should raise a complaint at admissions@resultsco.org.uk

4. Appeals

4.1 Applicants who wish to appeal against a decision concerning their eligibility must contact admissions@resultsco.org.uk

4.2 Applicants should state the basis of their appeal and include any additional
information such as further qualifications or references that were not submitted originally

4.3 The Admissions Team will assess your application, based on the additional evidence provided. If no additional evidence is required, they will aim to review and respond to appeals within ten working days.

4.4 If applicants who appeal are successful in that appeal, an offer will be made.

4.5 If an offer cannot be made by the Admissions Team, then the appeal will be considered by the Principal who will make a final recommendation. After this recommendation, a further appeal cannot be made. The Principal’s decision is final.