The National Student Survey 2026
This publication sets out the arrangements for NSS 2026 and the action required from all participating universities, colleges and other higher education providers.
Last updated: 22 Oct 2025
PublicationAll information about quality and standards
OfS publishes student outcomes data for subcontracted courses
The Office for Students (OfS) has published new data that shows evidence of weaker outcomes for students taught under subcontractual arrangements.
Last updated: 15 Oct 2025
News articleOfS future approach to regulating quality: have your say
Join us for an explanation of our proposals for changes to how we regulate the quality of higher education of providers registered with us, and share your views on our proposals.
Last updated: 13 Oct 2025
EventDescription and definition of student outcome and experience measures
This document describes the standard set of student outcome and experience measures the OfS uses in our regulation of student outcomes and access and participation.
Last updated: 09 Oct 2025
PublicationBuckinghamshire New University works with the OfS to remedy concerns about the quality of business and management courses
The OfS has published a case report explaining its regulatory decisions following an investigation into the quality of business and management courses provided by Buckinghamshire New University.
Last updated: 22 Sep 2025
Press releaseRegulatory case report for Buckinghamshire New University – finding of a breach of condition B2
This case report explains the regulatory judgement of the OfS regarding a quality assessment of Buckinghamshire New University and its compliance with ongoing condition of registration B2.
Last updated: 22 Sep 2025
PublicationOfS proposes revised Teaching Excellence Framework to drive up the quality of education for students
The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on a new quality assessment system that would provide students with a clear view of the quality of teaching and learning delivered by every registered university and college.
Last updated: 18 Sep 2025
Press releaseConsultation on the future approach to quality regulation
The Office for Students is proposing to change the way it regulates and assesses the quality of higher education in the regulated English higher education sector. This consultation sets out the background to our proposals, the reasons we are proposing to make these changes and what we expect those changes to achieve.
Last updated: 18 Sep 2025
PublicationAssessment for quality and standards initial conditions B7 and B8 - BCNO
An independent assessment for BCNO about its compliance with OfS initial conditions of registration for quality (condition B7) and standards (condition B8).
Last updated: 10 Sep 2025
PublicationAssessment for quality and standards initial conditions B7 and B8 - Fashion Retail Academy
An independent assessment of Education for Industry Group (trading as Fashion Retail Academy) about its compliance with OfS initial conditions of registration for quality (condition B7) and standards (condition B8).
Last updated: 04 Sep 2025
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