Parents need more support to help their children make good decisions about university
New polling highlights common misconceptions held by parents of children who are currently making decisions about higher education.
12 Sep 2019
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Selective universities must follow through on promises to admit more disadvantaged students, regulator says
A number of newspapers covered universities’ plans to close equality gaps after the publication of the first access and participation plans under our bold new approach.
10 Sep 2019
Media coverageHighly selective universities must follow through on promises to improve access, regulator warns
Universities with the some of the highest entry requirements, including Oxford and Cambridge, have today published ambitious new plans to improve access for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
9 Sep 2019
Press releaseOfS responds to CMA statement on student debt sanctions
The Office for Students has welcomed today’s announcement from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that the University of Liverpool has changed its student debt penalty policy.
21 Aug 2019
Press releaseA-level day coverage
Sir Michael Barber discusses the need to improve fair access, and Nicola Dandridge talks about unconditional offers and, in a separate interview, student transfers.
15 Aug 2019
Media coverageFor-profit colleges face pressure over tighter UK regulation
The Financial Times reports on how the OfS has been using its regulatory powers and the impact on some colleges.
13 Aug 2019
Media coverageOfS receives full powers
The Office for Students' full powers came into force on 1 August.
7 Aug 2019
Media coverageRegistration decisions
The Office for Students has refused the registration applications of ABI College Limited and Waltham Forest College, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.
25 Jul 2019
Press releaseContinuing upward trend in award of top degrees
A number of newspapers covered our updated analysis on degree classifications.
12 Jul 2019
Media coverageNew OfS analysis shows continuing upward trend in award of top degrees
The Office for Students has updated its analysis on degree classifications, and finds that 13.9 percentage points of first class degrees awarded are unexplained.
11 Jul 2019
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