Better data can help close equality gaps
New experimental statistics on interactions between demographic characteristics could offer important insights on equality of opportunity for different groups of students.
26 Sep 2019
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Registration decision
The Office for Students has refused the registration application of Newham College of Further Education, following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.
20 Sep 2019
Press releaseOffice for Students publishes data on changes in healthcare student numbers
The data breaks down the numbers of students starting nursing, midwifery, and allied health courses from 2016-17 to 2017-18.
19 Sep 2019
Our newsOffice for Students responds to HEPI report on racial inequalities
The Office for Students has responded to the Higher Education Policy Institute's report.
19 Sep 2019
Press releaseParents 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
Press releaseSelective 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
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