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Open, two-way, dialogue with the sector we regulate is essential for regulation that works effectively in the interest of students.

John Blake, Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS), explores the role and purpose of OfS funding. The OfS wants to hear how our current approach should develop to continue to support a high quality educational experience for students into the future.

Josh Fleming talks about the importance of hearing from students, students’ unions, and the sector in the development of a new OfS strategy.

Arif Ahmed discusses the next steps in the OfS's work to implement new free speech legislation, including a further consultation launching soon.

This University Mental Health Day, our Head of Student Equality and Welfare reflects on the Office for Students’ (OfS’s) growing pool of evidence on what works to support student mental health.

Arif Ahmed discusses the OfS's work to implement new free speech legislation, including a further consultation which will be launched in the coming weeks.

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.