Sector perceptions of the OfS
The Office for Students (OfS) is looking to cultivate a relationship with the higher education sector based on mutual respect, confidence and trust. Understanding perceptions of those institutions regulated by the OfS is a vital part of this work.
To achieve this, we regularly commission independent research to provide insight on sector perceptions of the OfS.
- Date:
- 21 May 2026
Stakeholder experiences of OfS regulation
(May 2026)
We asked every registered institution about their experience of being regulated. This report summarises findings from research conducted by Savanta on behalf of the OfS.
Sector perceptions of OfS engagement and communications
(October 2024)
This report provides a summary of findings from qualitative research conducted by Shift Insight on behalf of the OfS. The research was commissioned to explore:
- Experiences of OfS communications and engagement, which work well, and which could be improved
- Suggestions for improvements in future communications and engagement.
Provider engagement with the OfS
(January 2023)
This report provides a summary of findings from qualitative research conducted by Shift Insight on behalf of the OfS. The research was commissioned to explore:
- Perceptions of the OfS’s role and organisational aims
- The clarity of regulatory expectations
- Views of the OfS in comparisons with other regulators
- Experiences of OfS communications, which work well, and which could be improved
- Suggestions for improvements in future communications.
Please note:
These reports are independent research commissioned by the OfS, which do not necessarily reflect our views or position.
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