Regulatory 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
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Consultation on new requirements for the oversight of subcontractual arrangements in English higher education
The Office for Students is proposing to implement new requirements for English higher education providers relating to subcontractual provision in the English higher education sector.
Last updated: 22 Jul 2025
PublicationRegulatory case report for Oxford Business College
We have published a regulatory case report that summarises allegations we received about Oxford Business College as we were assessing its application to register with us.
Last updated: 15 Jul 2025
PublicationRegulatory advice 14: Guidance for providers for the Annual Financial Return
Guidance about the information that a provider is required to submit as part of its financial monitoring returns to the OfS.
Last updated: 12 Jun 2025
PublicationNext steps for student data collection
Letter to accountable officers at providers on the next steps for the Data Futures programme.
Last updated: 03 Mar 2025
PublicationOffice for Students seeks views on proposed new name for University of Bolton
The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on the University of Bolton’s proposal to change its name to 'University of Greater Manchester’.
Last updated: 21 Mar 2024
Press releaseOffice for Students seeks views on proposed new name for Solent University
The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on Solent University’s proposal to change its name to Southampton Solent University.
Last updated: 14 Mar 2024
Press releaseOffice for Students seeks views on proposed new name for AECC University College
The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a consultation on AECC University College’s proposal to change its name to Health Sciences University.
Last updated: 22 Feb 2024
Press releaseRegulatory notice 1: Access and participation plan guidance
Guidance on the preparation of an access and participation plan for consideration by the Director for Fair Access and Participation.
Last updated: 07 Dec 2023
PublicationRegulatory advice 6: How to prepare your access and participation plan - effective practice advice
Advice on the preparation of an access and participation plan for providers of higher education in England.
Last updated: 07 Dec 2023
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