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Last updated: 25 Oct 2019
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New guidance published for registered higher education providers
The Office for Students (OfS) has published new guidance for all registered higher education providers.
Last updated: 15 Oct 2019
Our newsRegistration decision published after court ruling
The Office for Students has refused the registration application of Barking and Dagenham College, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.
Last updated: 11 Oct 2019
Press releaseRegistration decision (September 2019)
The Office for Students has refused the registration application of Newham College of Further Education, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.
Last updated: 20 Sep 2019
Press releaseThe Office for Students’ new regulatory order
Susan Lapworth, our Director of Competition and Registration, describes arrangements for students at providers who have applied for registration but do not yet have a final decision, such as limited designation and teach out.
Last updated: 13 Sep 2019
Blog postFor-profit colleges face pressure over tighter UK Regulations
The Financial Times reports on how the OfS has been using its regulatory powers and the impact on some colleges.
Last updated: 13 Aug 2019
Media coverageOfS receives full powers
The Office for Students' full powers came into force on 1 August.
Last updated: 07 Aug 2019
Media coverageRegistration decisions (July 2019)
The Office for Students has refused the registration applications of ABI College Limited and Waltham Forest College, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.
Last updated: 25 Jul 2019
Press releaseNew OfS analysis shows continuing upward trend in award of top degrees
The Office for Students has updated its analysis on degree classifications, and finds that 13.9 percentage points of first class degrees awarded are unexplained.
Last updated: 11 Jul 2019
Press releaseBloomsbury Institute Limited
The Office for Students has refused the registration application of Bloomsbury Institute Limited, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.
Last updated: 04 Jul 2019
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