The Worcester Scheme (Advance HE accredited Fellowship scheme)

These writing workshops are for staff who have already attended an information workshop and have studied the guidance documents on Blackboard. This workshop will explore the Worcester scheme further and deal with any questions participants may have. There will also be an opportunity to look at the sort of evidence that may be used, so please bring along some ideas for case studies you may be thinking about using.

Monday 13 January 2025

Monday 28 April 2025

Monday 15 September 2025

Late submission will not be accepted. Please note that the maximum number of applications for each panel is capped at 20.

Applications are submitted and managed via the Worcester Scheme Blackboard site. Request access via theworcesterscheme@worc.ac.uk.

The materials on Blackboard work best if you also attend all of the workshops and access online support from the Scheme Directors and / or mentors to help guide you through the process of application. However, attendance at a minimum of one information or support workshop is mandatory as this generally leads to a successful submission.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you are involved in any formal Performance Management or Disciplinary procedures; candidate names are provided to HR on a confidential basis prior to assessment to confirm this.

There are a range of activities to support the development of Teaching and Learning at the University which can help you in developing your practice and the evidence that you need to submit your application - these include the Share and Inspire Events and the University's Annual Teaching and Learning Conference. 

The following table summarises the various routes to Advance HE fellowship recognition available to University of Worcester staff.

Table: Summary HEA fellowship recognition routes available via UW Advance HE Accredited CPD Scheme      

Staff Category (illustrative)	Provision	Advance HE Recognition
Colleagues who support student learning but not as their main role or function e.g. support staff with some teaching, and are experienced (at least 3 years’ experience)	Completion of the UW Advance HE accredited Associate Fellow Application route (non-credit bearing)	Associate Fellow (D1)
Colleagues who support student learning but not as their main role or function (or currently have ‘restricted’ range L&T activities) and/or are new/relatively new (less than 3-5 years’ experience) to L&T	20 credit HEA accredited ‘MAHE 4141: supporting student learning’	Associate Fellow (D1)
Staff with substantive T, L & A responsibilities who teach and support learning as their main role or function and are new or relatively new to L&T	60 credit PgCert in L&T in HE (HEA Accredited)	Fellow (D2)
Experienced staff with substantive T, L and A experience (minimum of three years) and for whom teaching and supporting learning is their main role or function	Completion of the UW Advance HE accredited Fellowship Application route (non-credit bearing)	Fellow (D2)
Experienced staff with substantive T, L & A role (minimum of five years) which includes a leadership role and wider impact, sustained success and influence. Successful influence or leadership of others in relation to L&T.	Completion of the UW Advance HE accredited Senior Fellow Application route (non-credit bearing)	Senior Fellow (D3)
Senior Staff with a strategic University role. Sustained record of effective strategic leadership in academic practice and academic development as a key contribution to high quality student learning.	Completion of application direct to HEA supported by mentor from EDU (non-credit bearing)	Principal Fellow (D4)

 For further information, please contact theworcesterscheme@worc.ac.uk.