Publications

This document provides guidance on the second phase of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP), covering the period August 2019 to July 2021.

This report analyses accountability and data returns covering activity relating to the Prevent duty for the 2018-19 academic year.

The purpose of the independent evaluation reports is to support learning, exchange and dissemination of effective practice from the first two rounds of the projects, and help establish ‘what works’ in safeguarding students. In addition we have published a response to the two reports which includes their recommendations to providers and the OfS.

Payment of annual OfS registration fees and initial fees - Technical guidance for providers

Annual TRAC 2017-18: Sector summary and analysis by TRAC peer group

Analysis of Access to Higher Education Diplomas and integrated foundation year courses

Initial allocations

How the Office for Students allocates money to higher education providers

This publication outlines arrangements for the 2019 Unistats data collection. It also provides an update on the development of a new information resource that will replace the Unistats website.

The Office for Students is challenging universities and colleges to be ambitious and innovative in reducing persistent inequalities in access and participation. Contextual admissions are one way of doing this, but a more radical approach is needed if we are to achieve fair access. What might ‘ambitious and innovative’ look like in this area and how far do we need to go to achieve fair access?