All information about registering with the OfS

Registration condition B3: 2020 sector-level indicators

An aggregated, sector-level version of the indicators that have contributed to the Office for Students’ (OfS) assessment of registration condition B3 for the purpose of initial registration of individual providers.

Universities must keep students informed on teaching plans, says regulator

The Office for Students (OfS) has today written to universities and colleges to highlight the importance of communicating changes to how courses are taught during the lockdown amid concerns of inadequate information for students where tougher pandemic restrictions have been introduced.

Principles-based regulation: OfS publishes new Insight brief

A new Insight brief published by the Office for Students (OfS) explores the concept of principles-based regulation and what this means in practice, and how it helps the OfS to regulate in the interests of students.

A matter of principles: Regulating in the student interest

In autumn and winter 2020-21 the Office for Students will be launching a series of consultations as we review and reset our regulatory requirements. This Insight brief sets the context for this work.

Regulator outlines significant cuts to bureaucracy

Plans set out include a cut to registration fees, while the National Student Survey will also be reviewed as part of plans to cut red tape on an ongoing basis.

Registration decisions (July 2020)

The Office for Students has refused the registration applications of AWA Business School Limited, Azores Properties Ltd (trading as Xcel College), ForMission Ltd and UK Advanced Technical Academy following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.

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