Higher Education Institution's (HEI) Forum

The HEI Forum is a collaborative platform for CAVA's Higher Education members, fostering open dialogue on both Access to HE developments and broader HE trends that impact our Diplomas.

The Forum serves as a space for CAVA’s HE members to provide valuable insights into the needs and perspectives of HE institutions, helping shape Access to HE Diplomas to better support students transitioning to higher education.

Membership
Membership is open to all CAVA HE members. Each institution’s council representatives are encouraged to appoint a participant who would benefit from and contribute to discussions on HE and Access developments. The Forum meetings are chaired by the CAVA CEO, with relevant staff joining as needed.

Meetings

• Frequency: Twice a year, with additional sessions as necessary.

• Format: Virtual (via Google Meet).

• Agenda: Issued 5 working days in advance, covering:

  • Review of previous notes and actions

  • Updates from CAVA and Forum members

  • Discussion topics (submitted 5 days before the meeting)

  • Any other business

Meeting dates are set collaboratively at the end of each session.

Reporting
Key discussion points, actions, and decisions are documented by the CAVA CEO and shared with all Forum members within 10 working days.

If you would be interested in joining, contact admin@cava.ac.uk.