Education Policy, Quality and Standards

Education Policy, Quality and Standards provides an expert advisory service for the University and its stakeholders, facilitating the provision of outstanding quality learning experiences, leading to awards which meet sector recognised standards, through the development of innovative education polices and processes.

The EPQS Service acts as the custodian of the University’s Teaching Quality Assurance Manual and manages the work of key education governance bodies, most notably the Education Board. It provides expert information, advice and guidance to the Faculties and Departments, other Professional Services, Academic Partners and Education Senior Leaders.

Areas of expertise within the Service include: interpretation and application of education policies and processes; quality review and enhancement of educational and postgraduate research provision; maintenance of the integrity and credibility of the University’s awards; quality assurance frameworks for Degree Apprenticeships; development and management of Academic Partnerships; and securing accreditation and reaccreditation with Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies.

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Contact Education Policy, Quality and Standards

The Head of Education Policy, Quality and Standards (EPQS) is Catherine Taylor.

Contact Details

Please contact the relevant EPQS team member(s) from the service options below:

For general enquiries, or if your are unsure what service you require, please contact educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk.

Academic Partnerships Governance

Name Role Email address
Isobel Refoy Senior Quality and Standards Advisor

partnerships@exeter.ac.uk

 

Janice Edgerton Quality and Standards Advisor

partnerships@exeter.ac.uk

 

Degree Apprenticeships Quality Assurance 

Name Role Email address
Laura Farris Senior Quality and Standards Advisor

apprenticeships-quality@exeter.ac.uk

 

Education Policy, Education Board, Quality & Standards Assurance 

Name Role Email address
Catherine Taylor Head of EPQS

educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk

 

Emma Spiers Senior Quality and Standards Advisor

educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk

 

Helen Cameron  Senior Quality and Standards Advisor (0.8FTE)

educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk

 

James Harley (on secondment) Quality and Standards Advisor

educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk

 

Colin Searl (secondment cover) Quality and Standards Advisor

educationpolicy@exeter.ac.uk

 

External Examining

Name Role Email address
Adrian Jones Quality and Standards Coordinator

externalexamining-qs@exeter.ac.uk

 

Paul Furnish Quality and Standards Coordinator

externalexamining-qs@exeter.ac.uk

 

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) Accreditation 

Name Role Email address
Kate Sanders Quality and Standards Advisor

accreditation@exeter.ac.uk

 

Elaine Squires Quality and Standards Advisor

accreditation@exeter.ac.uk

 

Amy Housden Quality and Standards Advisor (0.6FTE) 

accreditation@exeter.ac.uk