Degree awarding powers assessment report for TEC Partnership
The OfS has varied the degree awarding powers (DAPs) Order for TEC Partnership to award foundation and bachelors’ degrees on an indefinite basis.
Last updated: 19 Aug 2025
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Investigation into London School of Science and Technology and Buckinghamshire New University
On 21 May 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation into London School of Science and Technology and Buckinghamshire New University, specifically in relation to Buckinghamshire New University students taught by London School of Science and Technology through a partnership between the providers.
Last updated: 06 Aug 2025
Press releaseOfS publishes proposals for tighter control of subcontractual arrangements in higher education
The Office for Students (OfS) is proposing new requirements that would come into effect for an institution that has, or expects to have, 100 or more students registered on courses delivered through subcontractual arrangements in a given academic year.
Last updated: 22 Jul 2025
Press releaseConsultation on new requirements for the oversight of subcontractual arrangements in English higher education
The Office for Students is proposing to implement new requirements for English higher education providers relating to subcontractual provision in the English higher education sector.
Last updated: 22 Jul 2025
PublicationQuality and standards review report for Ming-Ai Association
This report is an independent assessment of Ming-Ai Association against the seven relevant core practices of the UK quality code for higher education.
Last updated: 15 Jul 2025
PublicationBradford College works with the OfS to address concerns about the quality of computing courses
The OfS has published a case report that explains its regulatory decisions following an investigation into the quality of BSc computing courses delivered by Bradford College and leading to qualifications awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.
Last updated: 25 Jun 2025
Press releaseRegulatory case report for Bradford College and University of Greater Manchester - conditions B1 and B4
The regulatory judgement of the OfS in relation to a quality assessment of computing courses delivered by Bradford College and leading to qualifications awarded by the University of Greater Manchester, formerly known as the University of Bolton.
Last updated: 25 Jun 2025
PublicationEmbracing innovation in higher education: our approach to artificial intelligence
Our Director of Strategy and Delivery, Josh Fleming, explains our position on artificial intelligence.
Last updated: 05 Jun 2025
Blog postDeveloping our future approach to quality assessment
Our Head of Student Outcomes, Graeme Rosenberg, writes on how we’ve been developing our new approach to assessing the quality of education that students receive.
Last updated: 05 Jun 2025
Blog postLeeds Trinity University: settlement agreed after breaches of requirements relating to oversight of subcontractual partnerships
The Office for Students (OfS) has imposed a monetary penalty of £115,000 on Leeds Trinity University (LTU) after an investigation in respect of the period from October 2022 to February 2024 identified that the university did not have effective arrangements in place to respond to rapid growth in its subcontractual provision.
Last updated: 23 May 2025
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