Consultation outcomes: Reforms to OfS registration requirements

In 2025, we consulted on a new approach to assessing providers seeking registration. This page documents our response to the consultation.

Date:: 21 August 2025

Consultation microsite

See the all proposals, outcomes and new conditions of registration

Background and executive summary of final decisions

Part 1: Analysis of consultation responses and decisions for new initial condition C5 – Treating students fairly

Part 2: Analysis of consultation responses and decisions for new initial condition E7 (now E7, E8 and E9) – Effective governance

Part 3: Analysis of consultation responses and decisions on proposals to change registration application requirements

OfS announces reforms to its registration tests to protect students and public money

Published 21 August 2025

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