Making waves in reforms to regulating equality of opportunity
Today, we have published updated regulatory guidance and advice for universities and colleges to produce access and participation plans.
7 Dec 2023
Blog postBlog
Your search returned 211 results
A flexible modular world: the Lifelong Learning Entitlement
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will give individuals up to the age of 60 access to a loan that will cover the costs for the equivalent of four years of post-18 study. Jack Smith, the OfS’s Head of Pathways and Funding Policy, explores the possibilities and impact of colleges and universities offering more funded modular study.
25 Oct 2023
Blog postTEF 2023: Reflections from the panel
Following the publication of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 outcomes, TEF panel deputy chairs share examples of excellence observed in submissions and what they learnt from the process.
11 Oct 2023
Blog postRinging the (lifelong) changes: the Lifelong Learning Entitlement
Jack Smith, the OfS’s Head of Pathways and Funding Policy, explores the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement and the OfS’s role in implementing it.
5 Oct 2023
Blog postCelebrating excellence in higher education with TEF 2023
As the Office for Students publishes ratings from the Teaching Excellence Framework, TEF panel chair and Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University Chris Husbands reflects on the new exercise.
5 Oct 2023
Blog postTo tackle a problem effectively, you need to understand it.
The OfS’s pilot survey looks to address data gaps in prevalence of sexual misconduct in English higher education.
29 Sep 2023
Blog postThe results of TEF 2023: recognising excellence in all parts of the sector
The Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessments are now complete for the majority of providers that took part, and today we have published their final ratings.
28 Sep 2023
Blog postOur refreshed engagement with providers: where are we now?
OfS chief executive, Susan Lapworth, reflects on the last nine months of our refreshed approach to engaging with the providers we regulate and sets out our plans for the future.
4 Sep 2023
Blog postCollaboration and communication: A joined-up approach to supporting student mental health
The OfS’s Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Amy Norton, reflects on our mental health funding competition and explains how the OfS is working with providers and other organisations to support the mental health of students.
1 Aug 2023
Blog postUni Connect: driving collaboration and evaluation to improve equality of opportunity
Today we are publishing three independent reports on Uni Connect and launching a new Uni Connect website.
18 May 2023
Blog postDescribe your experience of using this website