On 28 February 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation of Fairfield School of Business and Bath Spa University, specifically in relation to Bath Spa University students taught by Fairfield School of Business through a partnership between the providers.
Last updated: 16 Oct 2025
Press releaseFind out more about our new requirements for institutions who are seeking registration with the Office for Students (OfS).
Last updated: 23 Sep 2025
EventSecuring student success: Regulatory framework for higher education in England
Last updated: 18 Sep 2025
PublicationThe OfS has varied the degree awarding powers (DAPs) order for The Cornwall College Group.
Last updated: 11 Sep 2025
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Last updated: 03 Sep 2025
PublicationThe Office for Students (OfS) is introducing new initial conditions of registration and changes to its application requirements, to ensure that only institutions that are ready to deliver high quality higher education and treat their students fairly are registered.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
Press releaseNotice under section 3(5) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (HERA).
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationConsultation outcomes: Reforms to OfS registration requirements
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationThis document forms part of - and should be read alongside - initial condition of registration C5, which requires providers applying to register with the OfS to treat students fairly.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationThe OfS has varied the degree awarding powers order for Northern School of Contemporary Dance to award foundation and bachelors’ degrees on an indefinite basis.
Last updated: 19 Aug 2025
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