Regulatory framework for higher education in England
Securing student success: Regulatory framework for higher education in England
Last updated: 13 Jul 2026
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OfS simplifies its requirements for further education colleges to minimise regulatory burden
Following a consultation, the Office for Students (OfS) is streamlining the way it regulates further education colleges (FECs) while continuing to ensure the interests of students on higher education courses at colleges are protected.
Last updated: 09 Jul 2026
Press releaseRegulatory case report for university title for Norland College
The OfS has consented to the use of the word ‘university’ and the provider's change of name from ‘Norland College’ to ‘Norland University of Early Childhood’.
Last updated: 07 Jul 2026
PublicationAssessment for quality and standards initial conditions B7 and B8 - Westminster Theological Centre
An independent assessment of Westminster Theological Centre about its compliance with initial conditions of registration for quality (condition B7) and standards (condition B8).
Last updated: 07 Jul 2026
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for the Academy of Live Technology
The Academy of Live Technology has been authorised with New degree awarding powers (New DAPs) by the OfS.
Last updated: 04 Jun 2026
PublicationBuilding higher education pathways locally: Lessons from the OfS’s validation project with the Open University
As the OfS publishes an evaluation report into its three-year validation project with the Open University, Alastair Wilson, (Head of Regulatory Portfolio – Skills and Pathways Policy at the OfS) reflects on project learnings and a new way of working for the OfS.
Last updated: 27 May 2026
Blog postEvaluation of the Open University HE in FE (validation) project
The project aimed to support further education colleges and other providers to expand their higher education offer in line with government priorities.
Last updated: 27 May 2026
PublicationApproval of proposed new name for University of Greenwich
The OfS has consented to the inclusion of the word ‘university’ in the University of Greenwich’s proposed new name ‘London and South East University Group’ upon completion of the merger with the University of Kent.
Last updated: 26 May 2026
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for London School of Innovation
This assessment report sets out advice about the quality and standards of London School of Innovation’s higher education and whether it meets DAPs criteria.
Last updated: 02 Apr 2026
PublicationRegulatory case report for King Stage Limited
This regulatory case report summarises concerns we identified about King Stage Limited as we were assessing its application to register with us.
Last updated: 18 Mar 2026
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