Our business plan

What we will do in 2023-24

We will take action against providers where our requirements for high quality education, including positive outcomes for students, are not being met.

We will also encourage providers to go beyond these requirements by publishing ratings for teaching excellence at individual providers.

What we will do in 2023-24

We will investigate potential concerns about assessment and awarding practices at individual higher education providers, and publish insight and data to influence other providers to meet our minimum requirements.

What we will do in 2023-24

Prior to new legislation coming into effect, we will respond to individual cases where providers may not be taking steps to secure free speech and academic freedom within the law. We will seek to publish our findings so other providers better understand our requirements.

We will develop and consult on a new approach to regulating free speech in higher education, shaped by engagement with students.

What we will do in 2023-24

We will ensure that providers satisfy, or exceed, our minimum requirements for students progressing to professional employment or further study. We will also run programmes to address skills shortages and will work with partners to shape wider skills policy.