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.
Last updated: 06 Oct 2020
Our newsIn 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.
Last updated: 06 Oct 2020
PublicationThis letter to accountable officers of higher education providers highlights our Insight brief on principles-based regulation and gives an overview of upcoming consultations and activity.
Last updated: 06 Oct 2020
PublicationPlans 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.
Last updated: 10 Sep 2020
Press releaseThis letter provides more details about the phased resumption of the OfS's regulatory requirements and describes the short-term changes we are making in relation to the collection of financial data.
Last updated: 30 Jul 2020
PublicationThe 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.
Last updated: 27 Jul 2020
Press releaseUniversities and other higher education providers facing the greatest financial risks will need to put in place arrangements to protect students in the event that they have to close, under new proposals announced by England’s higher education regulator today.
Last updated: 17 Jul 2020
Press releaseConsultation on student protection directions
Last updated: 17 Jul 2020
PublicationOur new temporary condition on sector stability and integrity was covered by various news outlets.
Last updated: 03 Jul 2020
Media coverageUniversity offers which only become unconditional once an applicant accepts them as their firm choice will be prohibited until September 2021, under new rules announced by the Office for Students (OfS) today.
Last updated: 03 Jul 2020
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