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OfS publishes guidance for Teaching Excellence Framework

The Office for Students (OfS) has published guidance for universities and colleges on the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The guidance sets out how universities and colleges will be assessed for TEF ratings in 2023, and an explanation of how expert TEF panels will carry out assessments.

TEF student submission guide

This publication is a guide for TEF student contacts to preparing a TEF student submission. It explains how to create and submit evidence in the correct way.

Regulatory advice 20: Regulating student outcomes

This regulatory advice sets out guidance for higher education providers in England on the approach the Office for Students (OfS) will take to regulating student outcomes under condition of registration B3.

National Student Survey 2022 pilot

Assessing new questions and response options In 2021 we began a review of the National Student Survey questionnaire. The overall aim of the review was to ensure that the questions and response options remain relevant and fit for purpose, and that they incorporate best practice for Official Statistics and large social surveys.

For the love of teaching

Professor Sir Chris Husbands reflects on what made previous TEF panels successful and rewarding for those involved.

Implementation of the revised B conditions and the TEF

Letter to providers about implementing the OfS's revised B conditions on quality and a timeline for the next Teaching Excellence Framework, including details of recruitment for TEF panel members and academic expert quality assessors.

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