DSA-QAGs aim is to safeguard the public interest, to monitor the quality assurance system, to inform and to encourage continuous improvement in the management of quality in the sector through setting up a good practice framework and carrying out annual audits to maintain the desired quality standards. We do this by working closely with assessment centres, ATS providers, the student's funding body, Open University and student organisations to define standards and quality, and we carry out regular reviews against those standards.
The establishment of national quality standards in respect of matters associated with grants of financial or other assistance to disabled students, including disabled students allowances.
The provision of quality assurance services in respect of matters associated with grants of financial or other assistance to disabled students, including disabled students allowances.
Training and deployment of individuals including auditors in respect of matters associated with grants of financial or other assistance to disabled students, including disabled students' allowances.
Provision of advice to the Department of Business, Innovations and Skills, Welsh Assembly, National Health Service and the Student Loan Company on the quality standards of scheme participants.
