OfS publishes new guidance on degree awarding powers
New operational guidance for universities and colleges to apply for degree awarding powers (DAPs) has been published by the Office for Students (OfS) today.
Last updated: 27 Jul 2023
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Regulatory case report for Anglo Skills College Limited – specific ongoing condition BA
Regulatory case report for Anglo Skills College Limited – specific ongoing condition BA
Last updated: 21 Jul 2023
PublicationRegulatory case report for Higher Rhythm Limited – Specific ongoing condition BA
Regulatory case report for Higher Rhythm Limited – Specific ongoing condition BA
Last updated: 21 Jul 2023
PublicationRegulatory case report for Stratford College London Limited: assessment against condition B3 at registration
This regulatory case report confirms that the Office for Students (OfS) has found Stratford College London Limited satisfies initial condition of registration B3 as part of determining its application for registration with us. The report briefly sets out why we reached this decision, including the contextual information we considered during our assessment.
Last updated: 06 Jul 2023
PublicationOfS fines Raindance Educational Services Limited for breaching condition of registration
The Office for Students (OfS) has imposed a fine of £1,000 on Raindance Educational Services Limited (Raindance) after it failed to meet the deadline for submitting its signed audited financial statements for the financial year ending 2020.
Last updated: 26 Jun 2023
Press releaseRegulatory case report for Raindance Educational Services Limited
This case report confirms that the OfS has found that Raindance Educational Services Limited has breached ongoing condition of registration F3 and that the OfS has decided to impose a monetary penalty on the provider.
Last updated: 26 Jun 2023
PublicationOne in six students at English universities taught overseas
Students living overseas now account for 16 per cent of all students registered at English universities and colleges, research from the Office for Students (OfS) finds, with China, Malaysia and Sri Lanka together accounting for nearly a third of all such transnational students.
Last updated: 25 May 2023
Press releaseBriefing for accountable officers
This is the first of a new series of regular briefings for accountable officers, hosted by the OfS chief executive.
Last updated: 23 May 2023
EventRegulating equality of opportunity in English higher education (including regulation of access and participation plans)
The Office for Students consulted on eight proposals for its future approach to regulating equality of opportunity in English higher education. This report, from Pye Tait Consulting, details the key findings.
Last updated: 28 Apr 2023
PublicationNew case studies explain how OfS responds to risk of closure at universities and colleges
The Office for Students (OfS) has published a set of case studies explaining how it works with universities and other higher education providers at risk of closure.
Last updated: 25 Apr 2023
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