There are two types of programme endorsement which an Approved Education Institution (AEI) can propose:
- AEIs may choose to deliver an already approved programme being delivered in the UK outside of the UK (this only applies to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), using comparable programme arrangements.
- AEIs may choose to deliver parts of approved programmes outside the UK (this only applies to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man).
The UK-based AEI is accountable for the delivery of the endorsed programme as part of their overall assurance to us.
We don’t approve direct franchising for another institution to deliver the programme on behalf of the AEI.
If you are considering delivering an endorsed programme or parts of an endorsed programme outside of the UK, please submit an endorsement request via the QA link. You will need to provide the following information as part of your request:
- Details of Commissioners.
- Confirmation that the NMC approved teachers delivering the programme outside of the UK are either employees of the programme provider or formally accredited by the programme provider for the explicit purpose of delivering the programme, they meet NMC requirements by being NMC registrants with due regard to the programme or field of practice and hold a recordable teaching qualification (or equivalent).
- Details of the anticipated nature of partnerships and commitment in both the support of the programme and in the provision of resources.
- Evidence is required that the NMC approved curriculum will be the same wherever it is being delivered. This must be delivered within the context of UK healthcare.
- Details of how the quality assurance arrangements associated with the delivery of the programme outside of the UK will interface with the QA processes of the approved institution, taking account of the local context.
We will review your request and let you know our decision about whether the proposed endorsement can proceed to our gateway approvals process.
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How we approve education programmes
ShowEducation institutions need to get our approval before they can deliver programmes for nurses, midwives and nursing associates.
Overview: our QA framework Seek approval if you've not been approved before Seek approval if you're an AEI QA case study on becoming an AEI QA case study Education programme approval reports -
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Modify an existing education programme
ShowAn approved education institution (AEI) might need to request a programme modification for things like the introduction of flexible routes including nursing degree apprenticeships in England.
Modify an existing education programme Major modification approval reports -
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How we monitor approved education institutions
ShowWe monitor approved education institutions (AEIs) and their practice learning partners to make sure that they continue to meet our standards.
We take a data-driven approach, which means we focus on aspects of education and training differently in the areas where greater risk lies. We have a process for identifying information about risks that we receive and we work closely with other professional and system regulators to identify risks early, rather than waiting for a serious risk or event to occur.
New programme monitoring Annual self-reporting -
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How we deal with concerns
ShowIf we identify that an AEI isn’t meeting our standards, we will work with them to make the necessary improvements, so the standards are met and students receive appropriate education and training.
How we deal with concerns If you have a concern about an education programme
