Briefing 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
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Regulating 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
Press releaseRegulatory case reports for London College of Business Studies – Specific Ongoing Conditions B2A and E2A
These case reports explain why we have decided to impose specific ongoing conditions of registration on the London College of Business Studies.
Last updated: 11 Apr 2023
PublicationAssessing quality and standards: next steps
Academic expertise and independent judgement are at the forefront of our approach to assessing quality. Nick Holland, our Head of Quality and Standards, gives an update on future arrangements for quality and standards assessments.
Last updated: 04 Apr 2023
Blog postOfS to consult on investigation fees
The Office for Students (OfS) has published guidance on when it may charge universities and colleges to cover the cost of investigations.
Last updated: 09 Mar 2023
Our newsOfS publishes summary of three-yearly report on quality body
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published a summary of its triennial report on the performance of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in its role as the designated quality body (DQB).
Last updated: 26 Jan 2023
Our newsBriefing note: The statutory framework for quality and standards and the role of the OfS and any designated body
This briefing note explains the statutory framework for quality and standards and its implications for how quality and standards assessment functions are performed by the Office for Students (OfS) or any designated body.
Last updated: 26 Jan 2023
PublicationOffice for Students responds to HESA statistics
The Office for Students has commented on the latest statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
Last updated: 19 Jan 2023
Press releaseFreedom to question, challenge and debate
‘Students will not have a high quality education if that education is not grounded in freedom of expression.’ Our chief executive, Susan Lapworth, explains how free speech is essential for quality and equality of opportunity in higher education.
Last updated: 11 Jan 2023
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