Terms of Reference – Work Related Learning Management Board (WRLMB)

Context

The Work Related Learning Management Board (WRLMB) is responsible for the performance and the risk management of work related learning programmes, and reports to Academic Board.

WRLMB is responsible for the monitoring of KPIs; it makes decisions about quality improvements and manages the implementation of enhancement activities. The WRLMB’s core objectives are:

• To know the provision and understand the strength of the work related learning programmes and identify areas for development;
• To support and strengthen the leadership, shaping the University’s strategic direction;
• To work collectively with the senior managers in the Business and Partnership Development and Apprenticeships Team to improve the learner/student experience;
• To ensure the financial sustainability of all work related learning programmes.

Terms of Reference

1. To monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s policies and procedures for managing work related learning programmes against internal and external regulatory stakeholders:
   1. Education and Skills Funding Agency Requirement
   2. Ofsted Common Inspection Framework
   3. The University’s Academic Quality Framework
   4. Office for Students (OfS)
      
2. To evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the University’s policies and procedures for managing work related learning programmes and report on this to Academic Board.
3. To consider the range of apprenticeships and work related learning programmes, review reports from the Work Related Learning Programmes Committee (WRLPC), and monitor the quality improvement plans to ensure security of standards and employer/learner/student satisfaction.

Membership

Director of Business and Partnership Development & Apprenticeships (Chair)

Academic Director, Centre for Apprenticeships

Business Development Professional

Dean of Northeastern University London (Optional)

Deputy Dean/Associate Dean of Innovation & Enterprise

Director of Finance

Employer Representative

Financial Planning and Resources Manager

Head of Admissions

Head of Apprenticeship Operations and Quality Lead (Secretary)

Head of Quality Assurance

Head of Student Support and Development

Learner and Student Representatives

Registrar (or nominee)

Minute Taker (arranged via Secretary)

Frequency

The WRLMB meets quarterly. Additional meetings may be arranged as required.

Quorum

Meetings are quorate when the Chair (or nominee) and 50% of the membership are present. In each case, a Learner Representative and an Employer Representative must be present at 50% of meetings.

Reports to

Academic Board

Reports from

Work Related Learning Programmes Committee

Prevent Duty Review Group

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