Regulatory advice 16: Reportable events

This document provides guidance for registered providers about the events or matters they are required to report to the Office for Students (OfS). These are called ‘reportable events’ and are defined in paragraph 494 of the regulatory framework.

Ref:: OfS 2026.10
Date:: 12 March 2026
To:: All higher education providers registered with the OfS

Regulatory advice 16: Reportable events

Guidance for registered providers

Please note: This guidance applies from 31 March 2026.

Previous guidance

Regulatory advice 16: Reportable events (Published October 2021)

This guidance was effective from 1 January 2022.

Regulatory advice 16: Reportable events (published October 2019)

Originally published on 15 October 2019.

Annex B: Additional guidance (published October 2019)

Additional guidance on the submission of specific types of reportable event

Related content

See the regulatory framework

See all OfS regulatory notices and advice

Published 09 October 2019
Last updated 12 March 2026 + show all updates

12 March 2026: The guidance document has been updated to reflect condition of registration E10 on subcontractual arrangements.
19 November 2021: Frequently asked question added
20 October 2021: Updated version published which applies from 1 January 2022
05 March 2021: Updated to reflect the closed consultation
28 January 2021: Added link to guidance on reportable events during the coronavirus pandemic
15 December 2020: Details added about the consultation on reportable events and revisions to this guidance.

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