ILR training week one: Introduction, systems and processes
A series of webinars covering key data fields for higher education students in the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
Last updated: 24 Jul 2020
WebinarAll information about student protection and support
Lower A-level grades from unconditional offers lead to higher dropout rates, warns regulator
Updated analysis from the Office for Students shows that unconditional offers risk pushing students into decisions that are not in their best interests.
Last updated: 23 Jul 2020
Press releaseData analysis of unconditional offers: Update
Relationship with transition to entering higher education and continuation of studies into the second year
Last updated: 23 Jul 2020
Publication2019-20 data checking tools
This document notifies providers of the forthcoming release of the Office for Students data checking tools for 2019-20 Higher Education Statistics Agency Student data, 2019-20 Higher Education Statistics Agency Alternative Provider Student data and the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s 2019-20 Individualised Learner Record.
Last updated: 23 Jul 2020
PublicationNew plans to tackle grade inflation
Susan Lapworth has responded to new proposals on tackling grade inflation, which have been covered by various news outlets.
Last updated: 21 Jul 2020
Media coverageNational Student Survey results 2020
This year’s National Student Survey results were covered by various news outlets.
Last updated: 16 Jul 2020
Media coverageOur approach to publishing this year’s National Student Survey
Richard Puttock introduces this year’s National Student Survey, explaining the steps taken to ensure its reliability.
Last updated: 15 Jul 2020
Blog postStudent satisfaction stable as data continues to highlight need for clear communication
The results of the 2020 National Student Survey have been published.
Last updated: 15 Jul 2020
Press releaseNational Student Survey 2020: Analysis of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
This report explains how the Office for Students assessed whether the reliability of the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS) was affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Interactive charts accompany the report - these are available alongside this report in the form of a Tableau dashboard.
Last updated: 15 Jul 2020
PublicationBriefing note published on supporting disabled students during the pandemic
The latest briefing note from the Office for Students looks at how universities and colleges are addressing the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on disabled students and applicants.
Last updated: 25 Jun 2020
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