On this page, you’ll find information about the Advice and Guidance supporting the UK Quality Code for Higher Education 2024. Developed with the higher education sector, it aligns with the 12 Sector Agreed Principles. This Advice and Guidance explains key practices and includes practical advice, reflective questions, and resources.
The Advice and Guidance is not mandatory for providers, but offers approaches to meeting the Sector Agreed Principles. National regulators and QAA are not bound by the information in the Advice and Guidance, will not view it as compliance indicators, and it does not interpret statutory requirements.
Transitional Advice and Guidance
Tranche 1: Advice and Guidance
Implementing the approach to quality enhancement and standards
Tranche 2: Development schedule of Advice and Guidance
Recruitment of writing groups for six of the remaining nine Principles began in March 2025. Recruitment for the last three principles is now open.
The full suite of Advice and Guidance to underpin all Principles of the Quality Code will be published by the end of June 2026.
Tranche 2 will be split into two phases:
Phase 1
- Recruitment: March – April 2025
- Development of content: June 2025 – May 2026
- Publish by: End June 2026
Advice and Guidance topics to be developed in Tranche 2, Phase 1
- Principle 4: Using data to inform and evaluate quality
- Principle 5: Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing provision
- Principle 7: Designing, developing, approving, and modifying programmes
- Principle 10: Supporting students to achieve their potential
- Principle 11: Teaching, learning, and assessment
- Principle 12: Operating concerns, complaints, and appeals processes
Phase 2
- Recruitment: June – July 2025
- Development of content: Sept 2025 – April 2026
- Publish by: End June 2026
Advice and Guidance topics to be developed in Tranche 2, Phase 2
- Principle 3: Resourcing delivery of a high-quality learning experience
- Principle 6: Engaging in external quality and standards review and accreditation
- Principle 9: Recruiting, selecting, and admitting students