Further extension to moratorium on unconditional offer-making
This letter sets out details of a second extension to the moratorium on unconditional offers.
Last updated: 18 Apr 2020
PublicationAll information about registering with the OfS
Unconditional university offers ban extended over Easter amid concern for 'vulnerable' students during coronavirus outbreak
The Sunday Times and iNews report on the extended moratorium on unconditional offers.
Last updated: 07 Apr 2020
Media coverageHigher education regulator urges fairness for students in admissions
Office for Students (OfS) chief executive Nicola Dandridge has written to all universities and colleges reinforcing the extended moratorium on unconditional offers or changing existing offers announced by the Universities Minister Michelle Donelan. The moratorium lasts until Monday 20 April.
Last updated: 04 Apr 2020
Press releaseMoratorium on unconditional offer-making
Details of an extension to the moratorium on unconditional offers for undergraduate study in the 2020-21 academic year.
Last updated: 03 Apr 2020
PublicationOffice for Students sets out slimmed down regulatory requirements during coronavirus pandemic
The Office for Students (OfS) is announcing today that it is refocusing its regulatory requirements on universities, colleges and other higher education providers to prioritise the response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Last updated: 26 Mar 2020
Press releaseRegulatory requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
A letter with more detailed information about the regulatory requirements we have suspended and the specific information we need from providers.
Last updated: 25 Mar 2020
PublicationUnconditional offers must stop for two weeks
The Times and the BBC report on the announcement that universities and colleges should stop making unconditional offers for two weeks.
Last updated: 24 Mar 2020
Media coverageEnglish regulator wins ‘landmark victory’ against college
The Times Higher Education reports on the court ruling that the OfS decision to block loan access at Bloomsbury Institute over quality concerns was lawful.
Last updated: 12 Mar 2020
Media coverageOffice for Students welcomes ‘landmark victory’ to protect students’ interests
The Office for Students (OfS) acted entirely within the law in refusing the registration application of Bloomsbury Institute Limited, the High Court has ruled.
Last updated: 12 Mar 2020
Press releaseRegistration decision (March 2020)
The Office for Students has refused the registration application of London Vocational College Limited following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.
Last updated: 06 Mar 2020
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