A single tertiary regulator is no guarantee of a seamless system
Despite years of increasing and widening participation strategies, there is evidence of widening inequality gaps and growing divergences in educational opportunities and outcomes across countries. In every country where data is available participation in higher levels of education continues to be unequal from a social background perspective.
A recent report says Wales experiences “lower levels of education participation and outcomes amongst young people” than elsewhere in the UK and the participation gap has increased over the years.
How well prepared is the PCET system to meet the tasks set by the Welsh Government for “A More Equal Wales” and to “continue and intensify work on widening participation and take steps to ensure a more equitable and excellent system for all.”
Writing in Times Higher Education, Ellen Hazelkorn (author A framework for building a world-class post-compulsory education system for Wales. Welsh Government.) cautions that establishing an integrated regulator is no guarantee for a seamless and equitable post-compulsory system. Medr must go further.
A single tertiary regulator is no guarantee of a seamless system