Assessment for variation of degree awarding powers - Cornwall College
The OfS has varied the degree awarding powers (DAPs) order for The Cornwall College Group.
Last updated: 11 Sep 2025
PublicationAll information about registering with the OfS
Degree awarding powers assessment report for The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Degree awarding powers assessment report for The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Last updated: 03 Sep 2025
PublicationOfS announces reforms to its registration tests to protect students and public money
The Office for Students (OfS) is introducing new initial conditions of registration and changes to its application requirements, to ensure that only institutions that are ready to deliver high quality higher education and treat their students fairly are registered.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
Press releaseRegulatory advice 3: How to register with the Office for Students
A stage-by-stage guide for providers about how to register with the OfS.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationRegulatory notice 7: Application requirements notice
Notice under section 3(5) of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (HERA).
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationConsultation outcomes: Reforms to OfS registration requirements
Consultation outcomes: Reforms to OfS registration requirements
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationOfS prohibited behaviours list
This document forms part of - and should be read alongside - initial condition of registration C5, which requires providers applying to register with the OfS to treat students fairly.
Last updated: 21 Aug 2025
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for Northern School of Contemporary Dance
The OfS has varied the degree awarding powers order for Northern School of Contemporary Dance to award foundation and bachelors’ degrees on an indefinite basis.
Last updated: 19 Aug 2025
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for TEC Partnership
The OfS has varied the degree awarding powers (DAPs) Order for TEC Partnership to award foundation and bachelors’ degrees on an indefinite basis.
Last updated: 19 Aug 2025
PublicationDegree awarding powers assessment report for School-Led Development Trust
This assessment report gives advice about the quality of and standards applied to higher education courses, including the credibility of the provider’s New DAPs plan, and whether the provider has met the DAPs criteria.
Last updated: 05 Aug 2025
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