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Quality Assurance and Compliance Office
The Quality Assurance and Compliance Office (QACO) is part of the Education Directorate. The core purpose of the QACO team is to provide leadership, advice and guidance on QA matters to the staff and students of the University.
Our Vision
To empower people to engage with and instil quality in their everyday working practices.
Our Mission
Working collaboratively with the Divisions, other Professional Service Departments and Kent Union, we will:
- Develop and implement consistent QA Frameworks and policies across the University in line with the national regulatory framework;
- Evidence through monitoring and review, the University’s compliance with national requirements for quality and standards;
- Ensure the quality of the student learning experience remains of a nationally recognised standard of excellence;
- Provide an ongoing regularly reviewed programme of training to staff and students in the requirements of the University’s QA Codes of Practice;
- Protect the University’s best interests and enhance its reputation nationally by mitigating QA related risks.
Useful links:
Meet the QACO Team
To contact the Quality Assurance and Compliance Office email:
qaco@kent.ac.uk
Training Events
To discuss your training needs please complete our Training Request form or alternatively, you can book a QA Clinic with a QACO advisor.
Quality Assurance and Compliance News
The latest issue available is:
March 2022
The previous issue is available:
January 2022

Regulatory Framework
The quality assurance procedures and academic conventions through which the University assures the quality and standards of its awards:

Collaborative Partnerships
Key information on the procedures for establishing and managing modules and courses offered in collaboration with external partners: