OfS proposes changes to streamline its regulation of further education colleges in England
2 Dec 2025
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OfS launches new stakeholder survey to better understand how it is viewed by the institutions it regulates
The Office for Students (OfS) has commissioned Savanta, an independent research agency specialising in public sector research, to run a new stakeholder survey open to senior leaders at all registered institutions.
15 Jan 2026
News articleProportion of first class degrees falls for third consecutive year, but nearly 40 per cent of top grades cannot be explained by statistical modelling
Building upon its recently released sector data on how degree classifications have changed over time, new analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) shows the proportion of top grades awarded by institutions has fallen after considerable increases in recent years.
15 Jan 2026
Press releaseOfS launches new Provider Panel to help shape future regulation in the interests of students
We have announced the members of our new Provider Panel, which will offer advice and constructive challenge on current and future OfS regulation.
15 Jan 2026
Press releaseOfS refers institutions to National Trading Standards to investigate concerns over clauses related to industrial action in student contracts
We recently referred several institutions to National Trading Standards (NTS) after identifying clauses in student contracts that raised consumer protection concerns.
15 Dec 2025
News articleSusan Lapworth to leave the OfS at Easter 2026
Susan Lapworth, the chief executive of the Office for Students (OfS), will leave the organisation at Easter 2026, the OfS has confirmed today.
11 Dec 2025
Press releaseInvestigation into University of Greater Manchester
The Office for Students has announced an investigation into the University of Greater Manchester.
4 Dec 2025
Press releaseOfS proposes changes to streamline its regulation of further education colleges in England
The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on changes to simplify how it regulates further education colleges while continuing to protect the interests of students and public funding.
2 Dec 2025
Press releaseSignificant challenges continue to face higher education finances – with nearly half facing deficits in 2025-26
New analysis from the Office for Students (OfS) finds continued pressure on university finances, despite evidence of increased recruitment.
20 Nov 2025
Press releaseOfS publishes interim evaluation report on the Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition
An interim evaluation of the OfS’s Degree Apprenticeship Funding Competition (DAFC) suggests the first wave of funding helped institutions to attract prospective degree apprentices from currently underrepresented groups.
19 Nov 2025
Our newsOfS publishes new research on students’ perceptions of their rights as consumers
Independent research commissioned by the Office for Students (OfS) finds a mixed picture of students’ understanding of their rights and entitlements.
19 Nov 2025
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