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The origins of Licensed Higher Nationals can be traced back to the enactment of the Further and Higher Education Act of 1992, which abolished the distinction between polytechnics and universities, granting polytechnics university status and the authority to award their own degrees, thus creating a unified higher education system.  \nWith the support of our partners and stakeholders, we aspire for this unique Pearson offering to become the preferred solution for all HEIs seeking to enhance their level 4 and 5 programmes, broaden participation, provide flexible, skills-based study options for students, and meeting the skills gap.  \nWhat is the Annual Institutional Review Report?  \nThe Annual Institutional Review Report (IRR) is a crucial component of our yearly quality assurance and governance process. It allows the (Pearson) Licensed HN Team to gather student and sector data provided  \nby our partners and gain valuable insights into the evolving trends, challenges, and opportunities in the higher education sector. All qualitative and quantitative data* is then anonymously incorporated into our annual report. Partners appreciate the IRR report as it aids them in developing or updating their strategies, identifying and implementing the most appropriate innovative practices, and creating efficiencies where needed.  \nThe 2023/24 IRR integrates both qualitative and quantitative data from 29 partners with active registrations during the year. The quantitative data includes student registrations, profiles, delivery, achievement, and progression, while the qualitative data provides insights into the reasons behind any changes. It also highlights how HEIs promote their programmes to drive student recruitment, engage with employers to enhance curricula and assessments, implement innovative practices, and maintain quality to achieve optimal student outcomes and foster progression. This comprehensive approach allows us to compare our findings with both our internal data and HESA’s.  \n* No identifiable information is included in this report  \nIntroduction  \nExecutive Summary  \n2023/24 Highlights  \nLicensed HN Registrations, Completions,  \nAchievements and Progression  \nLicensed HN Programme Delivery  \nPromotion of Licensed HNs  \nEmployer Engagement  \nLicensed HN Sector Areas  \nGood Practice, Quality Assurance, Enhancementsand Future plans  \nConclusion  \nAdditional Findings  \nFeedback on IRR and data collection  \nKey dates for 2025  \n2  \nExecutive Summary  \nWe appreciate our partners’ active participation and timely data submissions, achieving a 100% response rate again this year despite minor changes to our request. These adjustments have improved data comparison and allowed us to share individual insights. 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