‘Conditional unconditional’ offers banned during pandemic
Our new temporary condition on sector stability and integrity was covered by various news outlets.
Last updated: 03 Jul 2020
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Regulator bans controversial ‘conditional unconditional’ offers during pandemic
University offers which only become unconditional once an applicant accepts them as their firm choice will be prohibited until September 2021, under new rules announced by the Office for Students (OfS) today.
Last updated: 03 Jul 2020
Press releaseRegulatory notice 5: Condition Z3 Temporary provisions for sector stability and integrity
Time-limited condition of registration Z3 on stability and integrity of the English higher education sector
Last updated: 03 Jul 2020
PublicationConsultation on the integrity and stability of the English higher education sector:
This document presents the analysis of responses to the consultation on the stability and integrity of the English higher education sector, held between 4 May 2020 and 26 May 2020.
Last updated: 03 Jul 2020
PublicationRegistration decisions (June 2020)
The Office for Students has refused the registration applications of East End Computing & Business College Limited, Elizabeth School of London Limited, GSM London Limited and Smart Educators Limited following a rigorous process of assessment and evaluation.
Last updated: 30 Jun 2020
Press releaseUpdate on the OfS’s approach to Regulations and information about deadlines for data returns
Update on the OfS’s approach to regulation and information about deadlines for data returns - letter to accountable officers, 19 June 2020
Last updated: 19 Jun 2020
PublicationOfS guidance on student and consumer protection
Our new guidance on student and consumer protection was covered by various news outlets.
Last updated: 12 Jun 2020
Media coverageApplicants and students need clarity about next year's provision
Susan Lapworth introduces the latest regulatory guidance on student consumer rights during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Last updated: 11 Jun 2020
Blog postGuidance for providers about student and consumer protection during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
This document provided guidance for registered providers about how the Office for Students (OfS) approached the regulation of student protection during the period of disruption resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This guidance applied from 9 June 2020 and is no longer in effect as of 12 May 2022.
Last updated: 10 Jun 2020
PublicationConsultation on new regulatory condition
The Guardian, The Telegraph, BBC News and Wonkhe cover our planned new condition to protect students’ interests during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last updated: 04 May 2020
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