Letters from the Minister of State for Universities
Letters from the Universities Ministers, Michelle Donelan, to students and vice-chancellors.
Last updated: 14 January 2021
GuideCoronavirus publications
Letter to AOs Regulation during current phase of pandemic
Letter to accountable officers: Regulation during the current phase of the coronavirus pandemic
Last updated: 14 January 2021
PublicationLetter to accountable officers: Coronavirus (COVID-19): New national restrictions for England
Letter to accountable officers: Coronavirus (COVID-19): New national restrictions for England
Last updated: 04 November 2020
PublicationLetter to accountable officers: Coronavirus outbreaks
This letter to accountable officers provides an update on the actions the Office for Students is taking in response to outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19) at registered providers.
Last updated: 16 October 2020
PublicationDigital teaching and learning in English higher education during the coronavirus pandemic: Call for evidence
This call for evidence is seeking a wide breadth of sector input and experience, to understand the challenges faced, and lessons learned from remote teaching and learning delivery since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.
Last updated: 15 October 2020
PublicationUni Connect programme: An update from the Office for Students
Letters and information for Uni Connect partnerships on next steps for the Uni Connect programme during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Last updated: 06 October 2020
PublicationConsultation on student protection directions
Consultation on student protection directions
Last updated: 14 September 2020
PublicationPrevent monitoring requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
This page contains a Q&A document and a letter both of which set out how the OfS expects providers to comply with the statutory Prevent duty during the coronavirus pandemic and associated disruption.
Last updated: 10 September 2020
PublicationUpdate on the Office for Students’ approach to regulation and information about deadlines for data returns
This letter provides more details about the phased resumption of the OfS's regulatory requirements and describes the short-term changes we are making in relation to the collection of financial data.
Last updated: 09 September 2020
PublicationCoronavirus briefing note: students without family support
This briefing note looks at the practical steps universities and colleges are taking to help students without family support during the pandemic and beyond.
Last updated: 24 July 2020
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