Achievement of a Silver rating also aligns University Centre Peterborough with some of the best institutions in the country, including the world-class Russell Group universities, Kings College London, University College London, Queen Mary University London and The University of Manchester.
Liz Knight, Academic Director of University Centre Peterborough was delighted with this recognition, sharing, “This noteworthy accomplishment is testament to the diligent efforts of our academic and support staff and hardworking students. This achievement sets a standard for continued growth and progress, ensuring that University Centre Peterborough remains a beacon of educational excellence for this year’s cohort and beyond”.
The Teaching for Excellence Framework is a national scheme developed by the Office for Students (OfS), designed to evaluate the quality of teaching, learning, and student outcomes of higher education institutions across England. In addition to University Centre Peterborough’s success, we are also celebrating the achievement of our validating partner, the Open University, who achieved a Gold. The international status of the Open University, along with their TEF rating, means our students in both Peterborough and Stamford receive a high calibre academic experience.
The TEF panel concluded that “highly effective teaching, assessment, and feedback practices that support students’ learning progression and attainment, are embedded throughout University Centre Peterborough”. Facilitated by the small class sizes, curriculum and pastoral staff are dedicated to the success of every student, lending a supportive ear to any learner that may require additional help. As noted by TEF, “students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning, but are still provided with appropriate support mechanisms”. The report goes on to describe assessment feedback as ‘exemplary’, “ensuring that students engage in their learning, and stretch themselves to develop their skills”.
