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Consultation on the admissions system

We would like your views on the current higher education admissions system in England and on proposed future options

Guidance for students affected by industrial action

General guidance for students whose studies are disrupted by industrial action at their university or college

Consultation on harassment and sexual misconduct

Read our proposals to address harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education

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Advice and guidance

Regulation The regulatory framework

Teaching Teaching excellence and innovation

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

Partnerships and collaboration Partners and others we work with

Office for Students sets out slimmed down regulatory requirements during coronavirus pandemic

26 Mar 2020

Unconditional offers must stop for two weeks

24 Mar 2020
Media coverage
Universities must pause unconditional offers for two weeks in student interest, says regulator

23 Mar 2020
Press release
OfS responds to further details on grading following cancelled exams

20 Mar 2020
Press release

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.

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