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Higher education outreach

How universities, colleges and their partners are delivering outreach activities during the pandemic

Student and consumer protection

Guidance for universities and colleges

Regulatory requirements

Guidance about the regulatory requirements we have suspended

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Promoting equal opportunities Fair access, success and progress

The Register See which providers are registered

Student wellbeing and protection Helping students to thrive

Student information and data Helping students make choices

Funding for providers Funding opportunities and grant funding allocations

Skills and employment Promoting graduate employment

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Office for Students responds to A-level results

13 Aug 2020

Going to university during a pandemic

12 Aug 2020
Media coverage
Impact of the pandemic on social mobility at university

12 Aug 2020
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OfS appoints 10 new student panellists

11 Aug 2020
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Promoting equal opportunities

What is fair access and participation?

Value for money

What is value for money for students?

Regulatory framework

Guide to the framework of regulation for higher education in England.

Last updated 09 July 2020 + show all updates

09 July 2020: Added link to latest briefing note on higher education outreach
25 June 2020: Added link to latest briefing note on disabled students
18 June 2020: Added link to latest briefing note on graduate students
11 June 2020: Added link to latest briefing note on supporting postgraduate research students
10 June 2020: Links added to student and consumer protection guidance and information, advice and guidance briefing note
21 May 2020: Added link to the latest briefing note
14 May 2020: Added link to the latest briefing note
04 May 2020: Links added to the latest briefing note on student mental health and the new consultation on the integrity and stability of the higher education sector.
22 April 2020: Change to featured links
06 April 2020: Revisions to the featured content to reflect information about coronavirus

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