Consultation on proposals to change how the Office for Students regulates further education colleges in England
Published 02 December 2025
Annex A: Changes proposed for initial conditions of registration
| Current initial condition | Applies to | Proposed changes |
|---|---|---|
|
A1 Access and participation plan |
Providers applying in the Approved (fee cap) category intending to charge fees above the basic amount to qualifying persons on qualifying courses |
Remain the same |
|
A2 Access and participation statement |
Providers applying in the Approved category, or the Approved (fee cap) category intending to charge fees up to the basic amount to qualifying persons on qualifying courses |
Disapply this condition for a further education college applying for OfS registration (proposal 1) |
|
B3 Student outcomes |
All providers |
Remain the same |
|
B7 Quality and B8 standards |
All providers |
Remain the same |
|
C5 Treating students fairly |
All providers |
Remain the same |
|
D Financial viability and sustainability |
All providers |
Disapply this condition for a further education college applying for OfS registration that is not seeking DAPs (proposal 2) |
|
E7 A set of governing documents and business plans |
All providers |
Disapply this condition for a further education college applying for OfS registration that is not seeking DAPs (proposal 3) |
|
E8 Fraud and inappropriate use of public funds |
All providers |
Disapply this condition for a further education college applying for OfS registration that is not seeking DAPs (proposal 3) |
|
E9 Individuals |
All providers |
Disapply this condition for a further education college applying for OfS registration that is not seeking DAPs (proposal 3) |
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