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Today, we have published updated regulatory guidance and advice for universities and colleges to produce access and participation plans.

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will give individuals up to the age of 60 access to a loan that will cover the costs for the equivalent of four years of post-18 study. Jack Smith, the OfS’s Head of Pathways and Funding Policy, explores the possibilities and impact of colleges and universities offering more funded modular study.

Following the publication of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 outcomes, TEF panel deputy chairs share examples of excellence observed in submissions and what they learnt from the process.

Jack Smith, the OfS’s Head of Pathways and Funding Policy, explores the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement and the OfS’s role in implementing it.

As the Office for Students publishes ratings from the Teaching Excellence Framework, TEF panel chair and Vice Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University Chris Husbands reflects on the new exercise.

The OfS’s pilot survey looks to address data gaps in prevalence of sexual misconduct in English higher education.

The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessments are now complete for the majority of providers that took part, and today we have published their final ratings.

OfS chief executive, Susan Lapworth, reflects on the last nine months of our refreshed approach to engaging with the providers we regulate and sets out our plans for the future.

Aimhigher West Midlands are working with recent graduates who offer peer-to-peer outreach to young learners in their target schools.

Chris Millward, Director for Fair Access and Participation, explains why the National Collaborative Outreach Programme is already showing signs of encouraging access and participation amongst young learners.