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Pearson provide different approvals processes to ensure that Centres meet the expectation of our quality assurance measures that are aligned with Higher Education expectations.  \nApproval to deliver the new Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications will specify the following:  \n• The title of each new Pearson BTEC Higher National programme that your centre is approved to deliver.  \n• The maximum number (which will include up to 50% growth each year) of students your centre can register on the approved Pearson BTEC Higher National programme each year, before seeking additional approval for increased growth.  \n• The length of approval for each new Pearson BTEC Higher National programme; and the approved mode(s) of programme delivery.  \n• The programme approval process will also set out the terms and conditions for delivery of the new Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications, which will need to be accepted before approval can be granted.  \nTypes of Approval  \nNew Approvals  \nIf your centre is intending to deliver a HN programme for the first time, you must apply through the standard new programme approvals process.  \n• For UK Centres, please email: [UKapproval@Pearson.com](UKapproval@Pearson.com).  \n• For International Centres, please email your regional Pearson office.  \nFull list of all Higher National Programmes is available on our website.  \nRe-Approvals  \nIf your centre is already delivering a HN programme in a subject that needs re-approval, there are three available routes:  \n1. Automatic Approval – we will internally apply predefined criteria and if your centre meets the criteria you will be automatically eligible for approval to deliver the new Pearson BTEC Higher National qualification(s) . If your centre is eligible for automatic approval you will receive a letter from us confirming your eligibility. The letter will invite you to accept our new terms and conditions by signing the enclosed declaration, and to confirm you will pay the £108.00 fee. The declaration will include the new terms and conditions and your estimation of the number of maximum number of students you intend to register each year. Please remember that your maximum number will need to include your planned percentage growth, which can be up to 50% each year. The figure of up to 50% growth will provide your centre with the scope for manageable growth.  \n2. Desk-based review – if your centre is ineligible for automatic approval then you will be given the option to go through a desk-based review. Before the desk-based review can commence, your centre will need to indicate that you wish to proceed and that you will settle the fee of £270.00 in full once the desk-based review has been conducted. Pearson will then internally carry out more in-depth approval analysis, including a review of External Examiner reports, QAA Reports, Ofsted reports (where applicable) and OfS register (where applicable) etc. A Pearson reviewer will fully consider those reports and information from both internal and external sources before recommending one of the following outcomes:  \n2.1. Approval granted; or  \n2.2. Further enquiries required and a full visit will be needed.  \n3. We will advise you in writing of the outcome of the des-based review and if approval has not been granted, then you can decide if you would like to proceed to a full visit.  \n4. Full visit-if approval is not granted after a desk-based review then Pearson can take the decision to carry out a full visit in order to determine if your centre is eligible for approval. Once you have indicated your intention to proceed, you will be invoiced the fee of £540.00 in advance (if a visit is needed) . 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