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The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessments are now complete and we have published the full set of final outcomes.

An important element of the Office for Students’ (OfS’s) work around equality of opportunity is ensuring that there are flexible and diverse pathways into higher education.

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.

Go Higher West Yorkshire have been creating events that make sure parents and carers are engaged with outreach, as well as school students.

Tailoring outreach activity to the learners’ specific needs is only possible through close collaboration with schools and students themselves. Higher Horizons+ explain how they’re working to achieve this.

Developing the OfS’s approach to value for money.

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

As part of their work within the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP), Aspire Higher are delivering a long-term project with local students to design and deliver a wellbeing campaign.

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.